Ref.: MEL-WA(3D HCV) - OM Ver.1.7
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Sl.
No.
Trouble
Causes
Remedies
4
Tilt in
Steering
wheel even
after
alignment
Wheel bracket not fixed
properly
1.
Ensure wheel bracket rim locking pins
are clamped properly
2.
All the Wheel brackets should be
clamped uniformly either at inner or
outer side of Rim
Ensure the wheel bracket is fixed on the rim
at 12 o clock position (While the wheel
bracket center block is slide down).
Wheel bracket may be
defective
1.
If Screw rod is found to be bent, replace
the Wheel bracket
2.
Fix all the Wheel brackets one by one in
another Wheel rim and ensure the
bracket motion is proper. If not, replace
the particular Wheel bracket
3.
Fix all the Wheel brackets in a particular
wheel one by one and ensure the
readings are similar
Uneven pit level
1.
Pit must be leveled properly within the
tolerance of ±2mm
2.
Zero level should be ensured diagonally
(ie., between Front Left & Rear Right
and Front Right & Rear Left) without
deviation
5
Other
symptoms
Tyre wear on outside shoulder
due to excessive positive
Camber
Inflate the tyre to recommended pressure
and adjust the Camber as per the
specifications
Tyre wear on inside shoulder
due to excessive negative
Camber
Inflate the tyre to recommended pressure
and adjust the Camber as per the
specifications
Tyre wear on both shoulders
due to under inflated tyres
Check the tyre pressure is as per
recommended specifications
Saw tooth tyre wear due to too
much of Toe-in or Toe-out
Adjust the Toe as per specifications
Abnormal tyre wear due to
loose Steering system,
misaligned Front or Rear
wheels, defective suspension
system or car is overloaded
Correct the Steering system, align Front &
Rear wheels and correct the suspension
system. If necessary replace the parts
Hard steering due to low or
uneven Tyre pressure, more
positive Caster or tight
Steering system or defective
Power steering
Check & inflate the tyre as per recommended
pressure and adjust the Steering system or
replace the Power steering
Tyre squeal on turns due to
wrong Toe Out on Turn angle
from misaligned Tie rod, or
bent Steering arm. Low or
uneven tyre inflation
Align the Tie rod and adjust the Lock angle
and check the tyre pressure
Unstable at high Speed due to
incorrect Front or Rear Toe or
worn out steering components
Adjust the Toe or replace the worn out
steering components
