There are binding ball joints.

1. Inspect the ball joints. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
2. Replace the ball joints as needed. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.

The front wheels are out of alignment.

Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement

There is a sticking steering gear valve.

1. Flush the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
2. Refill the power steering system. Refer to Refilling the Power Steering System .
3. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
4. Service partial steering gear if symptom persists. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

The power steering gear is loose.

Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to specification.

Refer to Steering Gear Replacement

The intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt torque is too high.

Tighten the intermediate shaft bolt to specification.

Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

The rack preload is misadjusted (too high).

Tighten the rack preload to specification.

Refer to Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle , or Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .

The steering column is binding.

1. Inspect the steering column alignment.
2. Adjust the steering column alignment as necessary. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
3. Inspect the steering column mounting.
4. Repair the steering column mounting as needed. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
5. Inspect the steering column bearing.
6. Replace the steering column bearing as needed. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

There is incorrect tire pressure.

Inflate the tires to specification.

Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication.

The column to steering gear joints are binding.

Inspect for the correct torque.

Replace the components as needed. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

The plastic boot on the intermediate shaft is out of position.

Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement