Steering Stem Warp; Steering Lubrication; Steering Stem Clamp Inspection; Tie-Rod End And Steering Knuckle Joint Inspection - Dinli DL702 Service Manual

If the steering lubrication does not remedy the problem, inspect
the steering stem warp, steering stem clamps, and tie-rod
bearings.
If you feel looseness, or if the steering rattles as it turns, check the
tightness of the steering bolts and nuts.
● Tighten loose bolts and nuts to the specified torque (see Exploded
View), and check the steering action again.
If the steering action does not change by tightening the bolts and
nuts, inspect the steering stem clamps, steering stem bearing, tie-
rod bearings, and steering knuckle joints.

Steering Stem Warp

● Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Removal).
● Check the steering stem for straightness.
○ Use a straightedge rule along the stem.
If the steering stem is bent, replace the steering stem.

Steering Lubrication

● Lubricate the steering stem clamps.
○ Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Removal).
○ Wipe all the old grease off the steering stem, and clamps, and out
of the grease seals.
○Apply grease to the steering stem [A], grease seal lips and mating
surface [B] of the clamp, and pack the grooves [C] in the clamp
with grease.

Steering Stem Clamp Inspection

● Inspect the steering stem clamps [A].
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace both
clamps.

Tie-Rod End and Steering Knuckle Joint Inspection

●Inspect each spherical bearing [A].
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace the
tie-rod end, or steering knuckle joint.
If damage, wear or deterioration is found, replace the tie-rod end.
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