Title: Check the steering wheel operation for free play and binding.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection: Servicing the Drive Train

Checking should include conducting a visual inspection and following manufacturer guidelines and specifications.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can collision damage cause looseness in the steering column?
- How might one distinguish between steering column binding and steering gear binding?
- How might one distinguish between steering column noises and steering gear noises?