Hard Steering; Loose Steering - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

MANUAL STEERING GEAR 2K-3
Service Diagnosis
Condition
Possible Cause Correction
HARD STEERING
(1)
Incorrect tire pressure.
(1)
Adjust.
(2)
Lack of lubrication. (2)
Lubricate steering linkage.
(3)
Tie rod ends wom. (3)
Replace rod ends.
(4)
Steering knuckle ball studs tight.
(4)
Adjust or replace.
(5)
Steering gear parts worn.
(5) Overhaul hear.
(6)
Frozen steering column bearings.
(6)
Replace bearings.
(7)
Lower coupling flange rubbing
against steering shaft.
(7)
Loosen bolt and assemble
properly.
(8)
Steering gear adjusted incor
rectly.
(8)
Check adjustment. Disconnect
pitman arm from gear or dis
connect linkage from pitman
arm and adjust gear if necessary.
(9)
Front spring sag.
(9)
Check front end jounce height.
It should be approximately the
same at both wheels. Replace
front springs if sagged.
(10)
Frame bent or broken.
(10)
Repair frame as necessary.
(11)
Steering knuckle bent.
(11)
Replace knuckle.
(12)
Ball stud galled or too tight.
(12)
Replace ball stud.
(13)
Steering knuckle ball studs
binding.
(13)
Reseat or replace studs.
(14)
Steering gear or connections
binding.
(14)
Test steering system with
wheels off floor. Adjust
and lubricate.
LOOSE STEERING
(1)
Tie rod ends worn. (1)
Replace rod ends.
(2)
Steering knuckle ball studs worn.
(2)
Replace studs.
(3)
Steering gear parts worn. (3)
Overhaul gear.
(4)
Steering gear improperly
adjusted.
(4)
Adjust gear.
EXCESSIVE (1)
U-bolts loose.
(1)
Repair as necessary.
ROAD SHOCK
(2)
Wheel bearings loose.
(2)
Adjust bearings.
(3)
Shock absorbers worn.
(3)
Replace.
TURNING RADIUS
SHORT ONE
(1)
Center bolt in spring sheared off.
(1)
Repair as necessary.
SIDE
(2)
Axle shifted.
(2)
Repair as necessary.
(3)
Steering arm bent.
(3)
Replace.
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