1B3-16 OM600 ENGINE MECHANICAL
16. Remove the power steering pump lines.
Notice
Completely drain the fluid.
17. Disconnect the fuel feed line with prefilter from the feed
pump on injection pump.
18. Vehicle with automatic transmission.
Remove the hydraulic lines (19, 20) from oil cooler (2).
19. Disconnect the engine harness.
20. Disconnect the preheating time relay cable.
6A-2 POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Checks
Damaged or Binding Steering Ball Joint
Improper Preload of Steering Pinion
Damaged Wheel or Tire
Faulty Suspension SystemChecks
Worn Steering Gear
Worn or Damaged Steering Ball Joint
Loosened Steering Gearbox BoltsChecks
Damaged Steering Linkage
Damaged Wheel and Tire
Faulty Brake System
Faulty Suspension SystemChecks
Lack of Lubrication
Abnormal Wear or Binding of Steering Ball Joint
Damaged or Faulty Steering Gear
Improper Preload of Steering Pinion
Faulty Steering Shaft Joint
Steering Fluid Leaks
Lack of Fluid or Air-in System
Faulty Steering Oil Pump
Damaged or Loosened Pump Drive Belt
Clogging Oil Line
Damaged Wheel or Tire
Faulty Suspension System
DIAGNOSIS
HARD STEERING
Action
Lubricate
Replace
Replace gear assembly
Adjust
Replace
Repair or replace
Replenish or bleed
Replace
Adjust or replace
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Action
Repair
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
EXCESSIVE WHEEL PLAY
Action
Replace gear assembly
Replace
Retighten
POOR RETURN OF STEERING WHEEL
Action
Replace
Replace gear assembly
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
