46
REAR AXLE (STEERING)
3
Troubleshooting
3- 4.
3-4-1. Rear axle - troubleshooting
No.
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
1
Steering is
hard.
1. Adjustment of toe-in is not corrent.
Adjust
2. Bearing for king pin is damaged.
Replace
3. Low air pressure of wheels
Adjust
4. Lack of lubrication for rear axle and steering linkage
Lubricate
5. Connection of linkage is stuck.
Repair or replace
2
Return of
steering
wheel is
bad
1. Steering linkage and each part of rear axle are not
adjusted correctly.
Check and adjust
2. Out of adjustment of wheel alignment
Inspect and adjust
3
Steering
wheel is
rotated un-
expectedly
to one side.
1. Incorrect air pressure of wheel
Adjust
2. Difference of diameter of wheels at L.H. and R.H.
sides
Inspect and
replace
3. Out of adjustment wheel alignment
(toe-in, camber, king pin and etc.)
Inspect and adjust
4. Out of adjustment or wear of wheel bearing
Adjust or replace
4
Steering
wheel is
swung.
1. Large gap between king pin and king pin bearing
Replace
2. Out of adjustment or wear of wheel bearing
Adjust or replace
3. Loose hub nuts
Tighten
4. Heavy wear of ball joint of tie rod socket
Replace
5. Out of mounting of rear axel
Inspect and adjust
6. Incorrect air pressure of wheel
Adjust
7. Out of steering system
Inspect and
replace
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