Zap ZAPVAN SHUTTLE 2010, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page: 42 / 58

2010
Owner and Operator’s Manual
41
2. Steering, Suspension, Wheel and Tire Malfunctions (cont’d)
Trouble designation Trouble description Remedy
Steering is difficult
Tire pressure is insufficient Charge the tire to specified pressure
Ball pin of steering linkage or balljoint of left and right lower trail -
ing arm jams
Replace ball pin of steering linkage or lower trailing
arm
Pretightness of steering gear is adjusted improperly. Check and adjust torque of rack and pinion
Steering column jams Repair or replace steering column
Steering can not turn
back completely
Ball pin of steering linkage jams Replace ball pin assembly of steering linkage
Ball pin of lower trailing arm jams Replace lower trailing arm
Steering column jams Repair or replace
Steering rack and pinion are poorly lubricated Check, repair and apply lubricant to rack and pinion
Pretightness of steering gear is maladjusted Check and adjust torque of rack and pinion
Tire is under inflation Charge the tire to specified pressure
Steering makes noise.
Mounting bolts on steering housing is unfixed. Screw down
Wheel bearing is worn or has malfunctions Replace
Balljoint of steering linkage is worn or rotating inflexibly. Replace
Pretightness of steering gear is adjusted well Check and adjust torque of rack and pinion
Solutions for Malfunctions