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P roSteering®

Binding,
Darting,
and
Oversteer

Problem
description:

A
binding
condition
is
when
increased
steering
efforts
are
required
intermittently

and/or
unexpectedly

Binding
or
darting
is
a
condition
when
there
is
suddenly
more
steering
assist
than

expected.

Checklist:

Verify
there
is
no
binding
condition
on
the
input
side
of
the
gear
(at
the
i-­‐shaft,
u-­‐
joint,
or
firewall
boot)

Verify
there
is
no
gear
to
frame
interference

Verify
there
is
no
binding
at
the
king
pins
/
steer
axle
linkage

Q:

Do
you
feel
intermitent
binding
at
the
steering
wheel?

A
:

Yes

Potential
cause(s)

Verification
or
action

Result

Remedy

Binding
condition
Position
the
steering
Interference
condition
Repair
or
replace

exists
at
a
specific
wheel
at
the
location
is
observed
interfering

point
of
each
wheel
where
binding
is
felt
components

revolution
and
look
for
an
No
interference

interference
observed
Investigate
the
next

Multiple
u-­‐joints
throughout
the
potential
cause

steering
linkage
Timing
marks
are
not

connections
aligned
Realign
assembly

Timing
marks
for
slip

Verify
the
multiple
u-­‐ mechanisms
are
Investigate
the
next

joints
are
properly
aligned
potential
cause

phased
and
aligned.

Lubricate
u-­‐joints
to

original
manufacturers

Verify
multiple
u-­‐joints
Lubrication
is
found
to
guidelines

are
properly
lubricated
be
inadequate

U-­‐joints
are
lubricated
Investigate
the
next

to
the
original
potential
cause

manufacturers

recommendations.

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