Problem | Action |
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Keep in mind the wind and the road conditions. | Test the vehicle, going in both directions, on a flat road. |
The front wheel alignment settings are incorrect. | Adjust to specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment. |
The steering gear valve is unbalanced (if this is the cause, steering effort will be very light in direction of lead and heavy in the opposite direction). | Replace the gear valve. Refer to Steering Gear Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle in Power Steering System. |
The steering shaft is rubbing against the inside diameter of the shaft tube. | Align or replace the steering column as needed. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt. |
Problem | Action |
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The tire pressure is low or uneven. | Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication. |
The front or rear brakes are dragging. | Adjust the brakes. |
The spring is sagging or broken (RWD). | Replace the spring. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement in Front Suspension. |
The torsion bars are sagging (F4WD). | Adjust the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement in Front Suspension. |
The front wheel alignment setting (camber) is incorrect. |
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