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131 STEERING GEAR
2. If necessary to replace the steering arm pivot,
the new pivot should be pressed in place main-
taining the 2.053" t o 2.055" dimension a s
shown before drilling the hole for the No. 5
taper pin (A).
3. The rubber seals (F & D), consist of a steel
washer bonded to synthetic rubber, therefore a
separate retainer is not used.
FIGURE 6
4. When installing the seals the rubber lip faces to
the casting as shown in cross section and the
spacers (C) and (G) positioned as shown.
5. The center steering arm pivot nut (H) should be
tightened to 50-60 foot pounds.
Steering center arm installation is the reverse
procedure of removal. Tighten th e steering center
arm bolt with a torsion wrench to 70 foot pounds.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
HARD STEERING
Insufficient lubrication
Excessive caster
Excessive, positive or negative camber
Worn pivot pins or pivots
Bent or broken-frame
Sagging or broken springs
Weak rear springs
Low tire pressure
Binding steering assembly
LOOSE STEERING
Worn steering linkage
Weak springs in drag link
Worn pivot pins, bushings
Improper steering adjustment
Worn tie rod ends
Worn sector shaft bushing
WANDER OR WEAVE
Insufficient caster
Incorrect toe-in adjustment
Worn pivot pins, bushings
Worn front wheel bearings
Tight steering assembly
Loose spring shackles
Sagging or broken springs
Bent or broken frame
Loose rear spring U-bolts
Overloading
Unequal tire pressure or tire wear
SHIMMY
Too much caster
Loose pivot pins
Loose drag link arm
Loose steering gear
Low tire pressure
Unequal inflation
Loose wheel bearings
Sagging or broken springs
Worn tie rod ends
ROAD SHOCK
Unequal or excessive caster
Weak front springs
Bent steering arm (right or left)
Bent drag link
Defective shock absorbers
SIDE PULL
Unequal caster
Bent steering arm
Bent, broken frame
Tight pivot pins
Weak rear springs
Uneven tire inflation
Oil-soaked brake lining
Sagging front springs
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