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MAINTENANCE
Steering Wheel Freeplay
Check t he st eering wh eel f or specified freeplay and
operation.
1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Lightly turn the steering wheel left and right.
3. There should be 0.8"-1.0" (20-25 mm) of freeplay.
4. If there is exce ssive fr eeplay or the stee ring feels
rough, inspect the following components.
• Tie Rod Ends
• Steering Shaft U-Joints
• Steering Gearbox
U-Joints
Tie Rod
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Tie Rod
Gearbox
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Tie Rod End / Wheel Hub Inspection
• To check for play in the tie rod end, grasp the
steering tie rod, pull in all directions feeling for
movement.
• Replace any worn steering components. Steering
should move freely through entire range of travel
without binding.
• Elevate fr ont end of mach ine so front wh eels ar e
off the ground. Che ck fo r a ny lo oseness in fr ont
hub/wheel assembly by g rasping the tire firmly at
top and bottom first, and then at front and rear. Try
to move the wheel and hub by pushing inward and
pulling outward.
Check for Loose Wheel or Hub
• If abnormal movement is detected, inspect the hub
and whe el assemb ly to deter mine the cau se
(loose wheel nuts or loose front hub nut).
• Refer to Chap ter 7 " Final Drive" for fro nt hu b
service procedures.
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