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Troubleshooting
Problem: Handling too heavy or stiff
Condition
Remedy
1.
Front wheel alignment
incorrect
2.
Steering shaft
binding
3.
Tire inflation pressure
incorrect
4.
Tie rod ends
seizing
5.
U-joints
seized
1. Adjust alignment
2. Lubricate/replace steering shaft
3. Adjust pressure
4. Replace tie rod ends
5. Replace U-joints
Problem: Steering oscillation
Condition
Remedy
1.
Tires
inflated unequally
2.
Wheel(s)
bent
3.
Wheel hub studs
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 wheel studs
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
worn
3.
Cap screws
(suspension system) loose
1. Adjust pressure
2. Replace linkage
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 arm-related bushing
worn
6.
Rear shock absorber
damaged
7.
Rear suspension arm nut
loose
1. Replace bearings
2. Replace tires
3. Replace rim
4. Tighten cap screws
5. Replace bushing
6. Replace shock absorber
7. Tighten nut
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