Incorrectly adjusted front wheel bearings.

Adjust the bearing or replace with new components as required. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment in Front Suspension.

Worn coupling or steering shaft U-joints.

Replace as needed.

Steering wheel loose on the shaft, a loose pitman arm, tie rods, steering arms, or steering linkage ball studs.

Tighten fasteners to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Front Suspension.

Worn steering gear or bearings for improper adjustment.

Adjust the preload. Refer to Steering Gear Adjustments .

Excessive pitman shaft to ball nut lash in the steering gear.

Adjust the preload. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .

Toe-in being out of adjustment, worn intermediate rod or tie rod sockets.

Steering system is out of alignment.

1. Completely align the front wheels. Refer to Front Caster Adjustment or Front Camber Adjustment or Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.
2. Inspect the spring components for wear.
3. Repair or replace as required.

Badly worn tires, edges rounded off.

Adjust the front wheel alignment. Refer to Front Caster Adjustment or Front Camber Adjustment or Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.

Lack of lubrication in the linkage and the king pins.

Free up and lubricate any components that are frozen and will not take lubrication.

Inspect for wear and damage. Refer to King Pin Bushing and Bearing Cup Replacement in Front Suspension.