General inspection

When there is a malfunction in the steering (knocks, increased free play of the steering wheel or, conversely, its tight rotation, etc.) inspect the steering parts. Inspection is carried out on a flyover or inspection ditch in the following order.

Clean the steering drive parts and the steering gear housing from contamination. Set the wheels to a straight ahead position.

Install the ISL-M device on the vehicle and check the total steering play:

• the total play of the steering wheel must not exceed 10°;
• there are no knocks in the hinges, joints and steering mechanism;
• mount the steering gear housing and swing arm bracket firmly (retighten screw connections if necessary);
• there is no free play in the ball joints of the rods and in the bracket of the pendulum lever, and the worm shaft does not move in the axial direction.

Turning the adjusting couplings of the side rods, make sure that their collars are tightened securely.

Check the condition of the ball joints and protective caps as indicated below.