Title: Inspect the steering shaft U-joints, steering column bearings, pivot points, adjuster, pinch bolts, splines, pitman arm-to-steering sector shaft, tie rod ends, and linkages.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection: Servicing the Drive Train

Inspection should include

- checking for binding
- looking for discoloration on U-joints
- examining for looseness
- checking the lubrication.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the proper way to install a cotter pin?
- Why is it important that the steering U-joints be phased properly?
- Why does the front-end have to be unloaded for inspection?