Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1368

D I A G N O S I S A N D T E S T I N G ( C o n t i n u e d )
BINDING AND STICKING
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEEL
STICKS OR BINDS
1. Low fluid level.
2. Tire pressure.
3 . Steering components.
4 . Loose belt.
5 . Pump flow control valve.
6. Column coupler binding.
7 . Steering gear worn or out of
adjustment.
2 . Fill to proper level.
2 . Adjust tire pressure.
3 . Inspect and lube.
4 . Adjust or replace.
5 . Test and replace if necessary.
6 . Replace coupler.
7 . Repair or replace gear.
INSUFFICIENT
ASST.
OR
POOR
RETURN
TO
CENTER
CONDITION
P O S S I B L E C A U S E
CORRECTION
HARD TURNING OR MOMENTARY
INCREASE IN TURNING EFFORT
1. Tire pressure.
2 . Low fluid level.
3. Loose belt.
4 . Lack of lubrication.
5. Low pump pressure.
6 . Internal gear leak.
1 . Adjust tire pressure.
2 . Fill to proper level.
3. Adjust or replace.
4. Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension compnents.
5 . Test and repair as necessary.
6 . Test and repair as necessary.
STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT
WANT TO RETURN TO CENTER
POSITION
1. Tire pressure.
2 . Wheel alignment.
3 . Lack of lubrication.
4. High friction in steering gear.
1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Align front end.
3 . Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension compnents.
4 . Test and repair as necessary.
LOOSE STEERING AMD VEHICLE LEAD
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE f:ORRECTIOW
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING
WHEEL
1 . Worn or loose suspension or
steering components.
2 . Worn or loose wheel bearings.
3 . Steering gear mounting.
4 . Gear out of adjustment.
5 . Worn or loose steering coupler.
1. Inspect and repair as necessary.
2 . Inspect and repair or adjust
bearings.
3 . Tighten gear to specification.
4 . Adjust gear to specification.
5 . Inspect and replace as
necessary.
VEHICLE PULLS OR LEADS TO
ONE SIDE.
1. Radial tire lead.
2. Brakes dragging.
3 . Wheel alignment.
1. Rotate tires.
2 . Repair as necessary.
3 . Align front end.