Steering linkage inspect

VISUAL CHECK AND BASIC ADJUSTMENTS 10. Check front wheel alignment. Vehicles displaying

• NOTE: It is important that the following
• instructions are carried out in the
• sequence shown and the results recorded.

11. Having completed all the above checks and
1. Road springs - check that road springs are correctly seated and are to correct specification for vehicle. For spring specification See GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA, Information, Road Springs Data.
2. Ride height - measure trim height from wheel centre to wheelarch eyebrow. Record results on Check Sheet.

STEERING LINKAGE INSPECT

3. Check/top up power steering fluid See Repair, Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
4. Check tension and condition of drive belt See ELECTRICAL, Repair, Auxiliary drive Belt.

Steering ball joints

5. Track rod/drag link - check condition of track rod, drag link and ball joints See Repair, Drag Link and Drag Link Ends. If either component is damaged, check operation of steering damper and steering box for smoothness. Replace all damaged or worn components that impair the operation of the steering system.
6. Suspension bushes - examine all steering and suspension bushes for signs of wear and deterioration. Also check all fixings for torque relaxation. Tighten to correct torque value See FRONT SUSPENSION, Specifications, torque,

Steering linkages

Torque Values.

7. Oil leaks - check front and rear axle hubs for leak and repair as necessary.
8. Brake system - check brake system for leaks, pipe condition, pad wear/contamination, disc wear/condition.
9. Hub end float - check movement in the hubs by rocking the wheels.

a tendency to veer more than considered allowable, it is permissible to set the front track to parallel.

adjustments, road test vehicle See Road Test Procedure . Attempt to reproduce the symptoms established earlier. If symptoms still exist refer to relevant Diagstic Chart.

• NOTE: When inspecting steering linkages
• and ball joints for wear the following items
• must be checked.

1. Check ball joint rubber boots for security, signs of cracking or deterioration.
2. Check ball joint assemblies for seizure i.e. no movement on ball joint and associated assemblies.
3. Check for excessive wear. This will be evident as extreme movement on track rod and steering linkages. Renew parts as necessary See Repair, Track Rod and Linkage, See Repair, Drag Link and Drag Link Ends.
1. Check all linkages for wear, deterioration and damage. Renew parts as necessary See Repair, Track Rod and Linkage, See Repair, Drag Link and Drag Link Ends.