Problem | Action |
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Keep the wind and the road conditions in mind. | Test the vehicle, going in both directions, on a flat road. |
The wheel alignment settings are incorrect. | Adjust to specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. |
The steering gear valve is unbalanced (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. |
The steering shaft is rubbing the inside diameter of the shaft tube. |
Refer to the following procedures in Steering Wheel and Column: |
Problem | Action | ||||
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The tire inflation pressure is low. | Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Description in Tires and Wheels. | ||||
The front or the rear brakes are dragging. | Adjust the brakes. | ||||
The front spring is broken or sagging. | Replace the spring.
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The front wheel alignment setting (camber) is incorrect. |
Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications in Wheel Alignment. |