49 Transportation 4 2004-10-01 2004-10-01 false Steering wheel systems. 393.209 Section 393.209 Transportation Other Regulations Relating To Transportation (Continued) FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION,DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION Frames, Cab and Body Components, Wheels, Steering, and Suspension Systems
§ 393.209 Steering wheel systems.

(a) The steering wheel shall be secured and must not have any spokes cracked through or missing.

(b) The steering wheel lash shall not exceed the following parameters:

Steering wheel diameter Manual steering system Power steering system 16″ or less 2″+ 41/2″+ 18″ 21/4″+ 43/4″+ 20″ 21/2″+ 51/4″+ 22″ 23/4″+ 53/4″+

(c) Steering column. The steering column must be securely fastened.

(d) Steering system. Universal joints shall not be worn, faulty or repaired by welding. The steering gear box shall not have loose or missing mounting bolts or cracks in the gear box or mounting brackets. The pitman arm on the steering gear output shaft shall not be loose. Steering wheels shall turn freely through the limit of travel in both directions.

(e) Power steering systems. All components of the power system must be in operating condition. No parts shall be loose or broken. Belts shall not be frayed, cracked or slipping. The system shall not leak. The power steering system shall have sufficient fluid in the reservoir.