Steering Gears (Except Rack And Pinion)
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Attaching hardware broken | A | Require repair or 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 repair or replacement |
| Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Connector broken | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Connector melted | A | Require replacement |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to replacement of part.
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| Fluid contaminated | B | Require flushing and refilling of the system |
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NOTE:
Determine and correct source of contamination. OEM specifications must be followed for fluid type.
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| Gasket leaking | A | Require repair or replacement of gasket |
| Housing leaking | A | Require replacement |
| Hydraulic fittings leaking | A | Require repair or replacement of fittings |
| Inadequate power assist | A | Further inspection required |
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NOTE:
If steering gear is source of inadequate assist, require repair or replacement.
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| Lash exceeds manufacturer's specifications | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Malfunctioning | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Includes inoperative, intermittent operation, failure to perform all functions, out of OEM specification, or out of range.
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| Seal leaking | A | Require repair or replacement of seal and / or mating part |
| Splines damaged | A | Require repair or replacement of splines |
| Splines stripped | A | Require replacement of splines |
| Steering coupler shield cracked | 2 | Suggest replacement |
| Steering coupler shield missing | C | Require replacement |
| Terminal burned, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
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| Terminal burned, not affecting performance | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Terminal corroded, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Terminal corroded, not affecting performance | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Terminal loose, affecting performance | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Terminal loose, not affecting performance | 1 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads |
| Threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement of part with stripped threads |
| Unequal power assist | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead burned | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead conductors exposed | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead open | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead shorted | A | Require repair or replacement |