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Our Bolero went for general service last week. The previous service was done at 68k kms. Now the odo stands at 77k kms. The vehicle is now close to 7 and 1/2 years old.
The amount was rounded off to Rs 6,000.
1) The brass tip under the steering wheel might have worn off.
2) Even after giving a temporary wire connection at the U joint still the earthing issue persists. May be due to rust at steering U joints. Either we need to remove the steering rod clean the rust and put it back or replace it with a new one.
Also, to check the brass tip, in the electrician's workshop, they tried to remove the steering wheel using a puller, but couldn't do it. Many said in Bolero and Scorpio, the hub might be jammed after certain years so the steering parts could be removed in lathe only. Is that so?
Now after that try, the steering feels a little bit hard and they told me it will be back to its original condition after a few hundred kms. Hope it will be back to normal.
Alignment and balancing are properly done in 5k kms intervals but still, this happened. As of now the back tyres moved to the front and vice versa. During general service, the mechanic told me to run some more kms and if the wearing comes again, the front suspension will be checked and if needed necessary parts will be replaced. Example image below.
Couldn't take photos of the car/parts/process due to my phone issue. Will add some in the next post sometime later.
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