300Tdi Discovery
STEERING
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS
STEERING LINKAGE INSPECT
NOTE: When inspecting steering linkages
and ball joints for wear the following items
must be checked.
Steering ball joints
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
Steering linkages
4. 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
