WIRE 0306249 - Caterpillar

check the slip of the steering wheel, put the machine on a dry, hard surface. Raise the bowl and release the brakes. Start the engine and operate the engine at high idle. Turn the steering wheel toward the right until the stops hit. Turn the steering wheel toward the left until the stops hit. Count the rotations of the steering wheel. Repeat the procedure for a right turn.The steering wheel rotations for a turn must not exceed three full rotations.If the number of rotations exceeds three full rotations, the steering slip is excessive. Check the troubleshooting section.ReferenceRefer to Testing and Adjusting, "Operational Checks" for more information on troubleshooting the steering system.