CDL pre-trip - steering system

Undercarriage - Steering system
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Proper CDL pre-trip means good troubleshooting:
PART and PROBLEM.

Steering wheel -- damage, binding
Steering column -- binding



Steering gear box -- leaks, cracks



Pittman arm -- cracks, rust



Drag link -- cracks, rust, (grab and) shake for looseness



Steering ring knuckle -- cracks, rust
Kingpin -- cracks, rust
Spindle -- damage
Steering arms -- cracks, rust
Tie rod -- cracks, rust