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If radial play in the joint of the tie-rod tip is detected, turn
off the plug 1 against the stop (Fig. 63), and then unscrew it by
half-turn and in this position turn off it.
If knocks in the steering column (Fig. 64 and 65a) are heard,
remove the steering wheel and check the circlips of the
expansion bushing in the shaft grooves for proper condition. For
the steering column without an antitheft device (Fig. 64), loosen
first the bracket fastening nuts, pull the column upwards and
check the condition of the rubber bushing. A loose attachment
of the body to the frame may also result in knock in the steering
column.
When knock in double-coupling steering column (Fig. 65á)
is heard, check the circlip 8 in the shaft groove for proper
condition, tighten up the nuts 15, 28 and adjust bearings by
tightening the nut 27.
In the process of maintenance of automobiles pay attention
to proper fastening of the bearings in the yokes of the steering
arrangement universal joint.
Fig. 64. Steering Column of Automobile ÓÀÇ-31512:
1 -joint; 2 -protective washer; 3 -distance sleeve; 4 -horn wire; 5 -screw;
6, 9 -plastic bushings; 7 -steering column shaft; 8 -steering wheel;
10 -contact bushing; 11 -spring; 12 -bearings; 13 -circlip; 14 -bushing;
15 -steering mechanism
Fig. 63. Steering Rod Joint:
1 -plug; 2 -spring; 3 -pivot; 4 -lower
sphericall washer; 5 -upper spherical washer;
6 -protective ring; 7 -spring cap; 8 -cotter;
9,13 -nut; 10 -ball pin; 11 -block; 12 -end
piece; 14 -rod
