IC Bus CE Series, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance
Steering
General
WARNING
To prevent property damage, personal injury,
and / or death, always follow recommended
procedures for steering system maintenance.
Failure to maintain the steering system in proper
condition can cause reduced steering ability.
NOTE: Steering problems must be corrected at once by a
qualified mechanic.
Inspect the steering system:
• Check tie rod ends, drag link ends, and king pins. Joints
and fasteners must be tight. Articulating joints must be well
lubricated.
• Check for installation and spread of cotter pins and tightness
of nuts at both ends of tie rod and drag link.
• Check that pitman arm (steering arm at steering gear)
mounting is tight and locked. Check the power steering
system for leaks or hose chafing. Repair at once.
• Maintain proper power steering fluid level.
• Regularly inspect steering column joint bolts and steering
linkage, particularly for body-to-chassis clearance.
Tightening Steering Intermediate Shaft Joint Bolts
Check the steering intermediate shaft joint bolts for tightness
every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or annually,
whichever
occurs first. Tighten bolts to torque specified in the TORQUE
SPECIFICATION CHART at the end of this section. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
Lubrication Points
Typical Steering Shaft
1. Lubrication Points
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