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Troubleshooting
Problem: Handling too heavy or stiff
Condition
Remedy
1.
Front wheel alignment
incorrect
2.
Lubrication
inadequate
3.
Tire inflation pressure
incorrect
4.
Tie rod ends
seizing
5.
Linkage connections
seizing
6.
EPS
malfunction
1. Adjust alignment
2. Lubricate appropriate components
3. Adjust pressure
4. Replace tie rod ends
5. Repair - replace connections
6. Troubleshoot - replace EPS
Problem: Steering oscillation
Condition
Remedy
1.
Tires inflated
unequally
2.
Wheel(s)
wobbly
3.
Wheel hub cap screw(s)
loose - missing
4.
Wheel hub bearing
worn - damaged
5.
Tie rod ends
worn - loose
6.
Tires
defective - incorrect
7.
A-arm bushings
damaged
8.
Bolts - nuts (frame)
loose
1. Adjust pressure
2. Replace wheel(s)
3. Tighten - replace cap screws
4. Replace bearing
5. Replace - tighten tie rod ends
6. Replace tires
7. Replace bushings
8. Tighten bolts - nuts
Problem: Steering pulling to one side
Condition
Remedy
1.
Tires inflated
unequally
2.
Front wheel alignment
incorrect
3.
Wheel hub bearings
worn - broken
4.
Frame
distorted
5.
Shock absorber
defective
1. Adjust pressure
2. Adjust alignment
3. Replace bearings
4. Repair - replace frame
5. Replace shock absorber
Problem: Steering impaired
Condition
Remedy
1.
Tire pressure
too high
2.
Steering linkage connections
worn
3.
Cap screws (suspension system)
loose
1. Adjust pressure
2. Replace connections
3. Tighten cap screws
Problem: Tire wear rapid or uneven
Condition
Remedy
1.
Wheel hub bearings
worn - loose
2.
Front wheel alignment
incorrect
1. Replace bearings
2. Adjust alignment
Problem: Steering noise
Condition
Remedy
1.
Caps screws - nuts
loose
2.
Wheel hub bearings
broken - damaged
3.
Lubrication
inadequate
1. Tighten cap screws - nuts
2. Replace bearings
3. Lubricate appropriate components
Problem: Rear wheel oscillation
Condition
Remedy
1.
Rear wheel hub bearings
worn - loose
2.
Tires
defective - incorrect
3.
Wheel rim
distorted
4.
Wheel hub cap screws
loose
5.
Rear suspension lateral link bushing
worn
6.
Trailing arm bushings
worn
7.
Rear suspension lateral link
loose
1. Replace bearings
2. Replace tires
3. Replace wheel
4. Tighten cap screws
5. Replace bushing
6. Replace bushings or link
7. Tighten nut or replace