Index Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES POTENTIAL CORRECTIONS 4. Loose Or Worn Steering Shaft 4. Replace Steering Shaft Coupler Excessive Steering Effort 1. Low Tire Pressure 1. Inflate All Tires To Recommended 2. Lack Of Lubricant In Steering 2. Replace Steering Gear 3. Low Power Steering Fluid Level 3. Fill Power Steering Fluid Reservoir To 4. Loose Power Steering Pump Belt 4. Check and replace automatic belt 5. Lack Of Lubricant In Steering Ball 5. Lubricate Or Replace Steering Ball Joints 6. Steering Gear Malfunction 6. Replace Steering Gear 7. Lack Of Lubricant In Steering 7. Replace Steering Coupler STANDARD PROCEDURE STANDARD PROCEDURE - PRE-WHEEL Before any attempt is made to change or correct the wheel alignment, the following inspection and (1) Be sure the fuel tank is full of fuel. If the fuel tank is not full, the reduction in weight will affect (2) The passenger and luggage compartments of the vehicle should be free of any load that is not fac- (3) Check the tires on the vehicle. The tires are to be inflated to the recommended air pressure. All tires (4) Check the front tire and wheel assemblies for excessive radial runout. (5) Inspect all suspension component fasteners for looseness and torque. (6) Inspect the ball joints and all steering linkage for looseness and any sign of wear or damage. (7) Inspect the rubber bushings on all the suspen- sion components for signs of wear or deterioration. If (8) Check vehicle curb height to verify it is within specifications. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL height is out of specifications, check for broken or STANDARD PROCEDURE - CURB HEIGHT The wheel alignment is to be checked and all align- ment adjustments made with the vehicle at its Vehicle height is to be checked with the vehicle on a flat, level surface, preferably a vehicle alignment Vehicle height is not adjustable. If the measure- ment is not within specifications, inspect the vehicle (1) Measure from the inboard edge of the wheel opening fender lip directly above the wheel center (2) When measuring, maximum left-to-right differ- ential is not to exceed 20 mm (0.79 in.). (3) Compare the measurements to specifications listed in the following CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICA- JR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 2 - 57 WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Continued) |