Troubleshooting
Symptom |
Possible cause |
Remedy |
Hard steering |
Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Low tire pressure No power assist |
Correct Replace Adjust Repair and replace |
Poor return of steering wheel to center |
Improper front wheel alignment |
Correct |
Poor or rough ride |
Improper front wheel alignment Malfunctioning shock absorber Broken or worn stabilizer Broken or worn coil spring Worn lower arm bushing |
Correct Repair or replace Replace Replace Replace the lower arm assembly |
Abnormal tire wear |
Improper front wheel alignment Improper tire pressure Malfunctioning shock absorber |
Correct Adjust Replace |
Wandering |
Improper front wheel alignment Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Loose or worn lower arm bushing |
Correct Repair Retighten or replace |
Vehicle pulls to one side |
Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Broken or worn coil spring Bent lower arm |
Correct Replace Replace Repair |
Steering wheel shimmy |
Improper front wheel alignment Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Broken or worn stabilizer Worn lower arm bushing Malfunctioning shock absorber Broken or worn coil spring |
Correct Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace |
Bottoming |
Broken or worn coil spring Malfunctioning shock absorber |
Replace Replace |
Wheel and tire diagnosis |
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Rapid wear at the center |
Rapid wear at both shoulders |
Wear at one shoulder |
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Partial wear |
Feathered edge |
Wear pattern |
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