Cause of malfunction |
Remedy |
Increased steering wheel play |
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Loosening of nuts of fastening of spherical pins of draughts | Check for cotter pin, tighten nuts and cotter pin |
Increased clearance in the ball joints of the rods | Replace tie rod ends |
Wear of rubber-metal hinges of rods | Replace rubber-to-metal joints or rods |
Increased clearance between rail stop and nut | Replace worn parts and adjust steering |
Noise (knock) in steering |
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Loosening the nuts of the ball joints of the rods | Check and tighten nuts |
Increased clearance between rail stop and nut | Replace worn parts, adjust steering gear |
Loose steering gear | Tighten the steering gear nuts |
Loosening of the bolt of the lower flange of the flexible coupling on the pinion shaft | Tighten the mounting bolt of the lower flange of the coupling |
Steering wheel tight |
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Upper suspension strut bearing damage | Replace bearing or support assembly |
Damage to the support sleeve or rail stop | Replace damaged parts, apply lubricant |
Low pressure in the tires of the front wheels | Set normal pressure |
Damage to the parts of the ball joints of the rods | Replace damaged parts |
Damage to parts of the telescopic suspension strut | Replace or repair suspension strut |
Damaged steering column bearings | Replace bearings |
Steering column does not lock in position |
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Turning the adjusting lever pinch bolt | Unscrew the lever assembly with the adjusting sleeve from the bolt and install the protrusion of the bolt into the slot of the guide plate of the steering shaft bracket |
The adjustment lever rests against the facing casing | Remove the cladding, then the lock washer and lever, tighten the sleeve, put the lever in the desired position, check the locking and operation of the turnbuckle, install the lock washer and cladding |