Steering play
Backlash check (freewheel) the steering wheel must be carried out when the steering wheel is rotated in one direction and the other, while it is necessary to check the absence of play between the lever (2, fig. 2.33) steering linkage and ball joint (1) tie rod - there should be no play. The play on the outer rim of the steering wheel, with stationary wheels, should be no more than 25 mm.
Power steering
Attention! Do not hold the steering wheel in extreme positions, turned all the way in one direction or another, for more than 5 seconds.
It is necessary to periodically check the fluid level in the power steering system, because. lack of fluid leads to failure of the steering. Storage tank (tank) power steering system is located in the engine compartment.
Checking the fluid level in the reservoir of the power steering system is carried out in the following order. Park the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake and align the wheels for straight ahead.
- Allow the engine to cool to ambient temperature, unscrew the oil reservoir cap and wipe the level indicator on the cap with a clean rag. Put the cap on the neck of the tank, do not tighten it, and remove it again. The oil level must be between the marks on the dipstick. Top up with clean oil if necessary.
- Start the engine, check the level and add oil if necessary. With the engine running, shift the steering wheel from lock to lock several times. Thus, the system is pumped and air is removed from it.
- Stop the engine and check the level. Remove excess oil with a clean syringe. Permissible level of exceeding the mark «MAX» is no more than 5 mm. Check the O-ring on the tank cap and, if necessary, refill. replace it. Close the tank lid.
- Check all visible connections of the power steering system (pic. 2.34) hoses, lines and steering gear for signs of leakage.
- Check the condition of the drive belt of the power steering pump and the cuff of the steering mechanism, shafts and rods.
1 - pump; 2 - radiator; 3 - return pipeline; 4 - steering mechanism; 5 - pressure pipeline; 6 - hollow bolt; 7 - tank; 8 - suction hose; D - O-ring