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32 90... Troubleshooting on steering

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Observe troubleshooting on front axle and electric steering gear. 

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Fault Cause Remedy
Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel shake Screw connection, steering spindle to steering gear, loose Replace screw and tighten down (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING COLUMN )
Journal of tie rod end deformed Replace steering gear and tie rod ends 
Tie rod end worn Check steering gear rack; if necessary, replace steering gear 
Check tie rods  , replace if necessary
Replace tie rod end 
Steering gear rack damaged Replace steering gear 
Replace components are necessary.
Steering wheel inclination Tie rod end worn Replace tie rod end 
Front axle alignment incorrectly adjusted Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check  , adjust toe/track if necessary
Replace components as necessary.