Inspection and steering on the car

Every maintenance check the condition of the steering, which affects safety.

When viewed from the steering Pay special attention to the condition of protective covers and screw connections. Torn, cracked or lost elasticity of the rubber covers required to replace the otherwise trapped in the components water, dust and dirt quickly withdraw them from the system. Check the condition of hoses and pipelines connecting the power steering pump, tank and its steering.

Check the location of the steering wheel spokes, which are in the straight position of the front wheels must be located symmetrically relative to the vertical axis. Otherwise, determine the cause of the fault and correct it.

Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock, check visually and aurally:

- Reliable mounting of the steering mechanism and the steering wheel;

- The absence of a gap in the bushes steering rods and ball rod ends;

- Tightness and locking nut Ball joint;

- The absence of jamming and interference to the steering wheel.

If you find knocking and seizing, disconnect steering drafts from rotary arm telescopic racks and recheck. If knocking and seizing not stop, remove the steering gear from the car and repair.