MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 376

Date
1-1-89
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MC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TROUBLE
Air in steering system.
Loose joints or linkage.
Insufficient oil flow.
Low oil supply.
HARD STEERING ACCOMPANIED BY
ABNORMAL NOISE
Air in system.
HARD STEERING ACCOMPANIED
BY ABNORMAL NOISE
Pump malfunction.
Low oil supply
NO RECOVERY FROM TURN TO
STRAIGHT AHEAD
Insufficient caster.
Tight ball socket connections and other linkage
connections.
Tight front axle spindles.
Spool in steering gear valve sticking. (Prevents cen-
tering of valve.)
Tire pressure low.
Front end out of alignment
Steering column binding.
Pump flow insufficient
Steering gear improperly adjusted.
SHIMMY
Loose ball socket connections or other linkage con-
nections.
Wheels out of balance.
Wheel bearings improperly adjusted or worn.
Excessive caster.
EXTERNAL OIL LEAKAGE
REMEDY
Bleed system as per previous instruction.
Tighten where necessary.
1. Check for damaged hoses, weak or sticking valve spring, or
worn pump parts.
2. Repair or replace as necessary.
Check level and refill.
Bleed as per instructions in Bleeding Air from Power Steering
System.
See Power Steering Pump, Inspection and Repair.
See Power Steering Pump, Inspection and Repair.
Increase caster: refer to Front Axle Specifications Chart. Section 1.
Loosen connections but keep them snug.
Adjust linkage; refer to Section 1.
1. Disassemble valve and inspect for sticking.
2. Clean.
3. Reassemble valve or replace and reinstall on gear.
See HFB70 Integral Steering Gear.
Check pressure and inflate tires.
Align front end; refer to Section 1.
Eliminate bind; refer to Steering Column.
Check pump pressure with gauge. If insufficient check for cause
and repair pump and/or lines; refer to Power Steering Pump.
Adjust to specifications.
Tighten; see Section 1.
Balance.
Check bearings; replace if necessary.
Correct and have front alignment checked to specifications.
Finding location of leak may be difficult. as oil may "run" away from
leak point on the gear of chassis.
1. Check all fittings, clamps. hoses. and pump.
2. Repair or replace any possible causes of leakage.