Check Of Steering System; Regular Inspection - Chery automobile Service Manual

REGULAR INSPECTION

Initial Check
·The maintaining staff should pay attention to the steering system troubles reflected by the
user first. In this way, it could save a lot of repairing time. For example, as the user
complains that the steering is heavy, it is necessary to clear that it is heavy on left or right;
or on spot; or discontinuous heaviness or even no steering power at all.
·If possible, try to drive the vehicle under the available condition in order to get the direct
sense about the troubles complained by the user. After the trouble confirmation, do not
hurry to remove the steering gear or the fuel pump as the other components of the steering
system may cause the troubles in fact. Please check these components first and then the
steering gear.
·First, check if there are proper, equal and conform to the standard.
·Second, check the front wheel alignment (caster, king pin inclination, camber and toe-in)
and the tightness of the steering tie rod, joint and king pin.
·If the oil tubes have been replaced by consumers, the following cases must be taken into
consideration: installation in a wrong way; too small diameter of the tube; clogging;
twisting or overbending which would cause the unsmooth flowing or insufficient flux. The
unqualified oil tubes must be replaced.
·Next, check the power steering oil reservoir and make sure that the oil level reaches the
specified point.
·Check if there is bending on the steering column; Wear or damage on the safety coupling;
invalidation of the spring elasticity. Repair or replace, if necessary.
Basic Check
---- Check if the set bolt of the steering system is loose.
---- Check if the free play of the steering wheel is appropriate. If necessary, check, adjust or
replace the components of the steering system.
Overhaul of the steering tie rod
---- Check if the steering tie rod ball joint is loose inside. Replace it, if necessary.
---- Check if the steering tie rod dust cover is damaged. Repair or replace it, if necessary.
Overhaul of the steering gear
---- Check if the dust cover of the steering gear is broken. Replace it, if necessary. Otherwise
the water and dust will enter the cover easily which would result the initial damage of
the components. Check if the clamp of the dust cover is fixed firmly.
---- Check if the clearance of the steering gear is appropriate. Adjust it, if necessary.

CHECK OF STEERING SYSTEM

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