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P roSteering®

Non
–
Recovery

Problem
description:

In
recovering
from
a
turn
the
wheels
do
not
return
to
straight
ahead

Checklist:

Verify
tire
pressure
values

Verify
fifth
wheel
properly
greased

Verify
vehicle
alignment

Verify
caster
angle

Potential
cause(s)
Verification
or
action
Result
Remedy

Follow
the
original
Tire
does
not
self
Problem
likely
exists
in

return
to
near
straight
the
king
pin
bushings
/

Binding
in
steer
axle
manufacturers

linkage
procedure
to
inspect
ahead
position
bearings
or
linkage

for
steer
axle
and

linkage
binding
Tire
self
returns
to
near
Investigate
the
next

straight
ahead
position
potential
cause

Gear
/
column
binding
Follow
the
original
Binding
is
NOT
isolated
Problem
likely
exists
in

manufacturers
to
the
gear
or
column
the
column,
driveline,

procedure
to
inspect
slip
joint,
u-­‐joint,
or

steering
column
firewall
boot

linkage
for
binding
interference

Binding
is
isolated
to
Investigate
the
next

the
steering
gear
potential
cause

Follow
the
original
Repair,
replace
or

equipment
relocate
affected

Interference
between
manufacturers
Interference
condition
components.

the
steering
gear
and
procedure
to
inspect
exists
Correct
surface
flatness

frame
and
/or
correct
problem

interference
between

the
gear
and
frame
No
interference
Investigate
the
next

condition
exists
potential
cause

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