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STEERING 11 FAULT DIAGNOSIS STIFF STEERING CHECKLIST NOTE: Having completed visual checks out the following procedure in order shown. Steering wheel ’torque to turn’ loads 1. Raise vehicle so both front wheels free. 2. With engine off, centralise steering wheel, and remove steering wheel pad. Using torque 3. Record readings obtained in each direction. Reading should be 4.4 Nm, 3.5 lbf ft . NOTE: If figures are in excess of that See Visual Check and Basic Adjustments . Steering box tie bar reset 1. Loosen the tie bar fixings one complete turn. 2. Drive vehicle carefully a short distance, within the dealership, applying full lock in both WARNING: Do not drive on public 3. Near end of 2. ensure vehicle is driven in a straight line on level ground and halted. 4. Tighten panhard rod mounting arm nut to 110 Nm, 80 lbf ft . 5. Tighten the 2 fixings, tie bar to steering box, to 80 Nm, 60 lbf ft . 6. Recheck steering wheel torque to turn. If torque reading is still greater than specified, carry out Lower steering shaft universal joint lubrication 1. Check lower steering shaft is correctly phased See Repair, Lower Steering Shaft and 2. Lubricate universal joints with an anti-seizure type penetrating spray. Work the joints to ensure 3. If steering stiffness still persists carry out swivel pin preload setting. Swivel pin preload setting 1. The swivel pin preload setting must be checked and set See FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE, Overhaul, Front Stub Axle, Constant Velocity Steering box adjustment 1. Check steering box adjustment See Adjustment, Power Steering Box. Steering damper check 1. Check condition of steering damper See Steering Damper. |