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Steering/Suspension
Problem: Handling too heavy or stiff
Condition Remedy
1. Front wheel alignment incorrect
2. Lubrication inadequate
3. Tire inflation pressure incorrect
4. Tie rod ends seizing
5. Linkage connections seizing
1. Adjust alignment
2. Lubricate appropriate components
3. Adjust pressure
4. Replace tie rod ends
5. Repair - replace connections
Problem: Steering oscillation
Condition Remedy
1. Tires inflated unequally
2. Wheel(s) wobbly
3. Wheel hub cap screw(s) loose - missing
4. Wheel hub bearing worn - damaged
5. Tie rod ends worn - loose
6. Tires defective - incorrect
7. A-arm bushings damaged
8. Bolts - nuts (frame) loose
1. Adjust pressure
2. Replace wheel(s)
3. Tighten - replace cap screws
4. Replace bearing
5. Replace - tighten tie rod ends
6. Replace tires
7. Replace bushings
8. Tighten bolts - nuts
Problem: Steering pulling to one side
Condition Remedy
1. Tires inflated unequally
2. Front wheel alignment incorrect
3. Wheel hub bearings worn - broken
4. Frame distorted
5. Shock absorber defective
1. Adjust pressure
2. Adjust alignment
3. Replace bearings
4. Repair - replace frame
5. Replace shock absorber
Problem: Steering impaired
Condition Remedy
1. Tire pressure too high
2. Steering linkage connections worn
3. Cap screws (suspension system) loose
4. Toe-in incorrect
1. Adjust pressure
2. Replace connections
3. Tighten cap screws
4. Set toe-in to specifications
Problem: Tire wear rapid or uneven
Condition Remedy
1. Wheel hub bearings worn - loose
2. Front wheel alignment incorrect
1. Replace bearings
2. Adjust alignment
Problem: Steering noise
Condition Remedy
1. Caps screws - nuts loose
2. Wheel hub bearings broken - damaged
3. Lubrication inadequate
1. Tighten cap screws - nuts
2. Replace bearings
3. Lubricate appropriate components
Problem: Suspension too soft
Condition Remedy
1. Spring(s) weak
2. Shock absorber damaged
1. Replace spring(s)
2. Replace shock absorber
Problem: Suspension too stiff
Condition Remedy
1. A-arm-related bushings worn 1. Replace bushings
Problem: Suspension noisy
Condition Remedy
1. Cap screws (suspension system) loose
2. A-arm-related bushings worn
1. Tighten cap screws
2. Replace bushings
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