Sumo Armoured LBPV - Tata Motors Customer Care

Handling
Power Steering Belt tension
Free play adjustment
Ensure that vehicle is in straight ahead
position. Remove tie rod ball joint on
pitman arm. Hold sector shaft adjuster
screw with 6 mm hexagonal key and
loosen lock nut. Hold pitman arm and
turn sector shaft adjuster screw
clockwise till there is just no play of
pitman arm. Tighten lock nut of
adjuster screw without distrubing its
position by holding with hex key. Turn
steering wheel through its full
movement and ensure that sector
shaft movement is smooth throughout
its range. Refit the tie rod ball joint to
pitman arm. For any other complaints,
get the system checked and rectified
at our authorised workshops.
For adjusting the power steering belt
tension please refer page no.51.
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Power steering pump belt tension
Check :
Check the conditions of belts on the
engine. Examine the edge of the belt
for cracks or fraying.
Check the tension of the belt by
pushing on it with your thumb
Alternator/Power Steering belt as
shown in Figure.
The belts should have deflection of 8
to 10 mm. (X).
If the belt tension is not proper, get it
attended at the nearest TATA
Authorised Workshop.