Steering Dampers
NOTE:
The following procedures are only required if the vehicle was originally equipped from the factory with a steering damper. If the steering damper is an add-on unit, then the unit may be removed (and not replaced), based on customer's informed decision.
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Attaching hardware broken | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware corroded, affecting structural integrity | A | Require replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware missing | C | Require replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware not functioning | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement of hardware |
| Binding | A | Require replacement |
| Damper body dented | A | Further inspection required |
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NOTE:
Require replacement of units where dents restrict damper piston rod movement. If dents don't restrict movement, no service is suggested or required. Especially critical on mono-tube dampers.
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| Damper body punctured | A | Require replacement |
| Damping (none) | A | Require replacement |
| Dust boot (bellows) missing | C | Require replacement of boot |
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NOTE:
If boot is not available separately, suggest replacement of steering damper ( reason code 2). This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod, which, in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear.
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| Dust boot (bellows) split | A | Require replacement of boot |
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NOTE:
If boot is not available separately, suggest replacement of steering damper ( reason code 2). This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod, which, in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear.
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| Dust shield broken | 2 | Suggest replacement |
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NOTE:
This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod, which, in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear.
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| Dust shield missing | 2 | Suggest replacement |
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NOTE:
This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod, which, in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear.
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| Leaking oil, enough for fluid to be running down the body | A | Require replacement |
| Loose | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Missing | C | Require replacement |
| Noise | 2 | Further inspection required |
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NOTE:
If noise is isolated to damper, suggest replacement.
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| Piston rod bent | A | Require replacement |
| Piston rod broken | A | Require replacement |
| Piston rod has surface defect | 2 | Suggest replacement |
| Piston rod threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Piston rod threads stripped (threads missing), affecting performance | A | Require replacement |
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NOTE:
Only required if condition affects structural integrity or if unit needs to be serviced.
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| Seized | A | Require replacement |