Suspension And Steering - Cushman Shuttle 2 Service Manual

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SUSPENSION AND STEERING

Condition
UNEVEN TIRE WEAR
STIFF STEERING
PLAY IN STEERING
VIBRATION
STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Possible Cause
Incorrect tire pressure
Improper alignment (Incorrect toe in)
Bent rack
Steering wheel loose
Steering components worn
Loose wheel bearings
Intermediate shaft loose
Steering components worn
Damaged wheel bearings
Out of round tires, wheels or brake
drums
Loose lug nuts
Incorrect tire pressure
Dragging wheel brakes
Suspension component failure
Improper alignment
Repair and Service Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
Correction
Inflate to recommended pressure
Align front tires
Remove rack and place on flat surface
with rack teeth up
If a .015" (.381 mm) feeler gauge will
pass under the rack, the rack must be
replaced
Inspect splines - replace steering
wheel, if required
Tighten steering wheel nut
Replace
Adjust or replace
Tighten hardware
Replace
Replace
Inspect and replace if out of round
Tighten to 50 - 85 ft. lbs. (68 - 115 Nm)
Inflate to recommended pressure
Inspect and adjust
Repair
Align
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