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SR. NO. PROBLEM OBSERVED PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION TO BE TAKEN
One side brake pipe clogged • Get the brake line cleaned
Defective tandem master cylinder • Rectify/Replace tandem master
cylinder
3. Brake Squeal Defective brake lining • Replace
Glazed lining • Clean or replace lining
Loose rivets. • Install rivets properly
Wrong lining • Install correct lining
Shoe return spring broken • Replace
Front pads rubbing on the disc • Get it corrected
STEERING SYSTEM
1. Hard steering (Mechanical) Wheel alignment disturbed • Check & adjust
Rack & pinion need adjustment • Check & replace if necessary
Low tyre pressure • Adjust to correct value
Grabbing of linkages • Check & rectify
2. Poor Returnability Grabbing of linkages • Check & rectify
Steering gear disturbed • Check & adjust
3. Excessive play in steering Rack & pinion attachment loose • Get it tightened
4. Hard steering Less fluid in the power • Get the fluid topped up to
(For power steering) steering tank the correct level
Air in the system • Get the air removed by bleeding
the system
Loose pump belt • Get the belt correctly adjusted
Low tyre pressure • Adjust to correct value
EMERGENCY SERVICE TIPS Steering System