Winnebago 1987-1989 LeSharo Service Manual page 536

INCORRECT STEERING CENTERING
PROBLEM:
The steering wheel does not return to center position
after either a right or left turn. The driver must
manually turn the steering wheel back to straighten
out.
ORIGIN OF PROBLEM:
1 - Sticki ng steeri ng
2 - Hard spot in steering column
CAUSES
1 - Incorrect plunger adjustment causes sticking.
2 - Steering column bushes fitted incorrectly.
Steering wheel shaft not greased on assembly.
Steering column UlJ's not aligned correctly.
Intermediate shaft clip on pinion shank fitted
incorrectly.
SOLUTION:
1 - Adjust steering box plunger
(Refer to JS-S)
2 - If the steering box is not the cause, perform the
following operations:
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the
steeri ng box
- Make sure that the assembly (steering wheel, top
shaft and intermediate shaft) turn easily.
- It may be necessary to withdraw the assembly to
lubricate or change the bushings. (See JS-S)
In all casesthe double universal joint must be aligned
as follows:_
- Set the front wheels in the straight ahead
position.
- Turn the shafts so that the double universal joint
pins (see drawing on following page) are at right
angles to the intermediate shaft and top shaft
plane.
This position is reached when the universal joint
pins are virtually parallel to the scuttle.
- Now fit the bottom universal joint to the steering
box pinion (grease the splines).
The bottom universal joint should enter the pinion
splines easily. Open the clamp slightly if necessary
using a screwdriver so that fitting is achieved
without any strain on the column assembly.
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