MANUAL STEERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| Front suspension (Lower ball joint) | ||
| Steering intermediate shaft | - | |
| Steering column assembly | ||
| Steering gear assembly (Manual steering) | ||
| Steering gear assembly (Power steering) | ||
| Poor return | Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn) | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | ||
| Steering column assembly | ||
| Steering gear assembly (Manual steering) | ||
| Steering gear assembly (Power steering) | ||
| No free play or excessive play | Steering intermediate shaft | - |
| Steering gear assembly (Manual steering) | ||
| Steering gear assembly (Power steering) | ||
| Friction sounds occur when turning steering wheel during low speed driving | Steering column assembly | |
| Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning steering wheel from lock to lock | Steering column assembly |