MANUAL STEERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Symptom Suspected area See page
Hard steering 1. Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn)

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2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

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3. Front suspension (Lower ball joint)

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4. Steering intermediate shaft -
5. Steering column assembly

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6. Steering gear assembly (Manual steering)

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7. Steering gear assembly (Power steering)

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Poor return 1. Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn)

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2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)

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3. Steering column assembly

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4. Steering gear assembly (Manual steering)

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5. Steering gear assembly (Power steering)

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No free play or excessive play 1. Steering intermediate shaft -
2. Steering gear assembly (Manual steering)

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3. Steering gear assembly (Power steering)

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Friction sounds occur when turning steering wheel during low speed driving 1. Steering column assembly

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Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning steering wheel from lock to lock 1. Steering column assembly

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