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6A-1 Steering General Diagnosis: Steering Steering General Diagnosis Diagnostic Information and Procedures Steering Symptom Diagnosis S6JB0B6104001 Since the problems in steering involve several systems, they must all be considered when diagnosing a complaint. To 1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear. bearings. Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item Hard steering Bind in tie rod end ball studs or lower Replace tie rod end or front suspension control Disturbed front end alignment Check front end alignment. Tire not adequately inflated Inflate tires to proper pressure. Bind in steering column Repair or replace. Low fluid level, loose drive belt or Check and correct. Refer to “P/S System Too much play in steering Wheel bearings worn Replace wheel bearing. Loose steering gear case bolts Tighten. Faulty steering gear case Replace steering gear case assembly. Worn steering shaft joints Replace joint. Worn tie rod ends or tie rod inside ball Replace tie rod end or steering gear case. Worn lower ball joints Replace front suspension control arm. Poor return ability Bind in tie rod end ball studs Replace tie rod end. Bind in ball joints Replace ball joint. Bind in steering column Repair or replace. Disturbed front end alignment Check and adjust front end alignment. Malfunction of power steering system Check and correct. Refer to “P/S System Tires not adequately inflated Adjust pressure. Steering noise (rattle or Loose bolts and nuts Retighten. Broken or otherwise damaged wheel Replace. Worn or sticky tie rod ends Replace. Malfunction of power steering system Check and correct. Refer to “P/S System Wander or poor steering Mismatched or uneven tires Replace tire or inflate tires to proper pressure. Loose ball joints and tie rod ends Replace suspension control arm or tie rod end. Faulty shock absorbers / struts or Replace absorber / strut or repair mounting. Loose stabilizer bar Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or bushes. Broken or sagging springs Replace spring. Faulty steering gear case Replace steering gear case assembly. Front end alignment Check front end alignment. Erratic steering when Worn wheel bearings Replace wheel bearing. Broken or sagging springs Replace spring. Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper Repair or replace wheel cylinder or caliper. Warped discs Replace brake disc. Badly worn brake linings Replace brake shoe lining. Drum is out of round in some brakes Replace brake drum. Wheel tires are inflated unequally Inflate tires to proper pressure. Defective wheel cylinders Replace or repair wheel cylinder. Disturbed front end alignment Check front end alignment. |