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Repair and Service Manual
FAULT TESTING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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STARTER FAULT TESTING
SUSPENSION AND STEERING FAULT
TESTING
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
STARTER IS NOISY
Bolts are loose
Tighten to correct torque
Starter has foreign matter inside
Clean starter interior
Bearings are faulty
Replace
Bearings contain foreign matter
Replace
Fig. 3 Starter/Generator Troubleshooting
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
UNEVEN TIRE WEAR
Incorrect tire pressure
Inflate to recommended pressure. See GENERAL SPECI-
FICATION.
Improper alignment (Incorrect toe
in)
Align front tires
PLAY IN STEERING
Steering wheel loose
Inspect splines - replace steering wheel if required; Tighten
steering wheel nut
Steering components worn
Replace
Loose wheel bearings
Adjust or replace
VIBRATION
Steering components worn
Replace
Loose wheel bearings
Adjust or replace
Out of round tires, wheels, or brake
drums
Inspect and replace if out of round
STEERING PULLS TO ONE
SIDE
Incorrect tire pressure
Inflate to recommended pressure
Dragging wheel brakes
Brake system
Suspension component failure
Repair
Alignment incorrect
Align
Fig. 4 Suspension and Steering Troubleshooting
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