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Crusader
MC-8
Trouble
Hard Steering
occuring only
part of the time.
Hard Steering
in one di re ct ion
or certain position.
"Lumpy" feeling
(Momentary spots
of hard steering)
Hard Steering
accompanied by
abnormal noise.
Other causes of
Hard Steering.
No recovery from
turn to straight-
ahead.
MAINTENANCE
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MANUAL
,_July, 1973
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TROUJ3LESHOOTING
(Cont'd)
Cause
Low tire pressure.
Too much friction in system.
Insufficient hydraulic
pressure.
Air in system
Loose or too tight linkage
connections.
Improper steering gear
adjustment.
Insufficient oil flow.
Bent booster cylinder piston
rod.
Bind in mechanical section.
This indicates a delay in
power application.
Air in oil.
Loose joints or linkage.
Insufficient oil flow.
Low oil supply.
Air in system.
Pump malfunction.
Low oi I supply.
Valve loose on mounting.
Damaged Booster Cylinder
relief valve.
Booster cylinder worn or
damaged.
lnsuffi cient cast~r.
Tighten bal I socket connect-
ions & other linkage
connections.
Tight front axle spindles.
Bind of cam shaft (Prevents
centering of valve).
Remedy
Inflate
to proper pressure.
Lubricate and check for bind-
ing.
See above.
See "Bleeding" procedure.
Adjust where necessary
See instructions on adjustment.
Check for damaged hoses,
weak or sticking valve springs,
or worn pump parts.
Replace or Service.
Raise front of coach and check
moving parts
Check for excessive free play
in mechanical parts.
Bleed system as per previous
instructions.
Adjust where necessary.
Check level and refil I if
necessary.
Bleed as per instructions.
See Pump Repair Section.
See above.
Tighten.
See disassembly and repair of
Booster cylinder.
See disassembly and repair of
Booster cylinder.
Increase caster.
Loosen connections but keep them
snug.
Make free.
Eliminate bind.
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