00 00... Steering components: Check for play, damage and, if nec., tightness
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Checking play:
NOTE:
OBSERVE NOTES ON CHECKING THE STEERING BACKLASH
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- Check the tie rod backlash only in loaded condition or in the design position.
- Checking with front axle raised:
- To evaluate the play of the steering gear, it is necessary to pressurize the steering gear via its servo system!
- The combustion engine must be running during hydraulically or electrically assisted steering for this purpose
Steering wheel:
Move steering wheel back and forth and check for play.
Track rod joint:
There must be no play between the track rod joint (1) and track-rod arm (2).
Check for damage:
Check gaiter, axle and gaiter for damage (e.g. cracks, holes) and leaks.
Check gaiter for missing tensioning straps.
Check for tightness (only for hydraulically supported steering):
Check all visible connections, hoses, lines and steering box for traces of fluid.
The following image shows the principal arrangement of the hydraulic steering components and lines.
| 1 | Pump |
| 2 | Power steering cooler |
| 3 | Return line |
| 4 | Steering box |
| 5 | Pressure line |
| 6 | Hollow bolt |
| 7 | Expansion tank |
| 8 | Suction hose |
| {D} | Sealing ring |