STEERING
TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
10.
Wheel steering hard in one
direction
Broken reversing springs in steering
gear.
Replaces reversing springs
11.
Wheel steering hard in one or both
directions.
a.
Metal or foreign material caught in
actuating valve.
Actuating valve worn
or chipped by dirt.
b.
Bent or damaged king pins and tie
rods.
c.
Front end load too great for rated
axle capacity.
d.
Fatigued bypass valve spring in
pump.
Remove actuating valve, clean and
check parts for damage.
If damage is
excessive,
replace
with
actuating
piston and valve assembly
Repair or replace king pins and tie
rods.
Refer to servicing instructions.
Lighten load or install larger steering
gear.
Replace
with
flow
control
valve
assembly.
Refer to pump servicing
instructions.
12.
Hard steering
a. Loose belts.
b. Worn pulley(s) due to belt slippage.
c.
Improper belt
d.
Low oil level in steering system.
.
e.
Air in system.
f.
Caster and camber degree
incorrect.
Tighten or replace belts
Replace pulley(s) and belts (keep belt
tight).
Replace with IH replacement part.
Fill oil reservoir as required.
See “Lubrication.”
Bleed system and check for cause of
air.
Correct to “Specifications.”
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