Wander or poor steering stability
Precautions: Precautions for Steering General Diagnosis · Precautions for Steering · General safety (00)
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Wander or poor steering stability
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Mismatched tire or uneven tire pressure
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Replace or adjust tire pressure.
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Loose suspension arm joint and tie-rod end
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Replace suspension arm or tie-rod end.
•Suspension arm:
•Tie-rod end: |
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Faulty front strut assembly or mounting
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Replace front strut assembly or repair mounting.
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Broken or sagging coil spring
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Replace coil spring.
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Loose stabilizer bar
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Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or bushing.
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Improper tooth contact between rack and pinion
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Check pinion shaft rotation torque or replace steering gear case assembly.
•Pinion shaft rotation torque:
•Steering gear case assembly: |
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Malfunction of power steering system
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Check and correct.
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Faulty steering gear case assembly
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Replace steering gear case assembly.
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Disturbed front wheel alignment
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Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
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