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