| Malfunction (Symptoms) |
Probable Causes |
Corrective Action (Remedies) |
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| Steering wheel hard to turn |
Low Fluid Level |
Check for leaks; fill reservoir as required |
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Loose pump belt |
Adjust to increase tension |
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| Coach tends to pull to one side. (Keep in mind road condition and wind. Test coach on flat road going in both directions.) |
Front end misaligned |
Align front end. |
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Dragging brakes |
Inspect / Check |
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Incorrect tire pressure |
Inflate tires to 75 psi |
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Bent linkage or socket binding |
Replace |
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Excessively worn front wheel bearings |
Replace |
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| Steering wheel shimmy |
Wheels and / or tires out of balance |
Balance wheels |
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Worn bellcrank or idler bushings |
Replace |
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Badly worn and / or unevenly worn tires |
Rotate tires or replace as necessary |
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Loose or worn steering linkage |
Tighten or replace |
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Loose steering gear mounting bolts |
Tighten |
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| Poor recovery from turns |
Tires not properly inflated |
Inflate to 75 psi |
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Improper front wheel alignment |
Check caster camber or toe-in and adjust as necessary *(With front wheels still on alignment pads of front end turntable disconnect pitman arm. Turn front wheels by hand. If wheels will not turn or turn with considerable effort check for binding linkage or sockets |
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Steering linkage binding |
Replace or adjust linkage as required |
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Sockets binding |
Replace or adjust linkage as required |
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| Excessive play |
Air in system |
Bleed system and add fluid to reservoir |
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Loose hose fittings |
Check for leaks; tighten |
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Steering gear loose on frame |
Tighten attaching bolts |
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Steering column flexible coupling (U-Joint) loose on shaft |
Tighten pinch bolt |
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Steering linkage sockets worn |
Replace |
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Front wheel bearings worn |
Replace |
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| Momentary increase in effort when turning steering wheel fast to right or left |
Low fluid level |
Add fluid to reservoir |
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Pump belt slipping |
Tighten or replace belt |
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| Noise in steering pump |
Fluid level low |
Fill reservoir to proper level |
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Air in lines or poor pressure hose connection |
Tighten fitting; bleed system |
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Excessive back pressure in hoses or steering gear |
Located restriction and correct |
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| Rattle or knock noise in steering pump |
Loose nut on pump pulley |
Tighten nut and recheck |
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| Pump Vibration |
Pump pulley out of round or loose |
Replace or tighten |
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Engine crankshaft pulley loose or damaged |
Tighten or replace |
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| Noise in steering gear |
Gearbox loose on mount bracket |
Tighten attachment bolts |
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Steering drag link loose |
Check link socket for wear; tighten or replace. |
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Loose pitman arm |
Tighten attaching nut. |
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| Turn signal switch lever does not cancel |
Loose switch mounting screws |
Torque to 25 Inch pounds |
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Switch or anchor bosses broken |
Replace switch |
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Broken, missing or out of position detent return or cancelling spring |
Reposition or replace |
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| Uneven or incorrect cancelling cam to cancelling spring interference |
Adjust switch position; if interference is correct and switch will still not cancel |
replace switch. |
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| Turn signal switch difficult to operate |
Actuator rod loose |
Tighten mounting screw to 12 Inch pounds |
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Yoke broken or distorted |
Replace switch |
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Loose Springs |
Reposition or replace springs |
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Switch mounted loosely |
Tighten mounting screws to 25 Inch pounds. |
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| Turn signal will not stay in turn position |
Foreign material or loose parts impeding movement |
Remove material and recheck |
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Broken or missing detent or cancelling springs |
Replace |
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