Checks | 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. |
Front end misaligned | Adjust to specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. |
Unbalanced steering gear valve (if this is the cause, steering effort will be very light in the direction of lead and heavy in the opposite direction) | Replace the gear valve. Refer to Valve Replacement in Power Steering System. |
Steering shaft rubbing the inside diameter of the shaft tube | Align or replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. |
Checks | Action |
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Low or uneven tire pressure | Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Description in Tires and Wheels. |
Dragging front or rear brakes | Adjust the brakes. |
Broken or sagging spring | Replace the spring. Refer to Front Coil Springs Replacement in Front Suspension. |
Incorrect front wheel alignment (camber) | Align the front wheels. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. |