Chevrolet T-Series, Руководство пользователя

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(11) = Check steering system:
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Look for damaged, loose, or missing parts.
Inspect the steering linkage relay rod and
tie rod ends for looseness or lack of lubricant.
Also look for parts showing signs of wear
or lack of lubrication. Replace parts as
needed. Also check steering gear mounting
bolts, pitman arm nut, gear housing upper
cover and side cover attaching bolts, steering
column mounting bolts, and cardan joint
clamp bolts; tighten if necessary. See the
service manual.
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Inspect power steering hoses, tubes, and
fittings for leaks. Hoses and lines must not
be twisted, kinked, or tightly bent. Make sure
clips, clamps, supporting tubes, and hoses
are in place and properly secured.
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Check steering gear for leakage around
pitman shaft and housing. If leakage is evident
(lubricant oozing out, not just oily film),
leak should be corrected immediately.
(12) = Check front and rear suspension. Look
for damaged, loose or missing parts or parts
showing signs of wear or lack of lubrication.
Replace parts as needed.
(13) = Adjust tire pressures as indicated on the
Certification or Tire Information label for optimum
tire life. See
Tires on page 233 for further
details. Check tires for excessive or abnormal
wear or damage. Also check for damaged wheels.
Replace wheels and/or tires as needed.
(14) = Check spring-to-axle U-bolts and shackle
bolts for proper torque. See the service manual for
torque sequence and specifications. When parts
are replaced, the torque must be checked and
adjusted more often during the first 6,000 miles
(10 000 km). Check torque at 500 miles (800 km)
and 2,000 miles (3 000 km) after first use of parts.
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