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Repair and Service Manual
B
B
TROUBLESHOOTING
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Condition Possible Cause Correction
UNEVEN TIRE WEAR Incorrect tire pressure Inflate to recommended pressure
Improper alignment (Incorrect toe in) Align front tires
STIFF STEERING Bent rack Remove rack and place on flat surface
with rack teeth up
If a .015" (.381 mm) feeler gauge will
pass under the rack, the rack must be
replaced
PLAY IN STEERING Steering wheel loose Inspect splines - replace steering
wheel, if required
Tighten steering wheel nut
Steering components worn Replace
Loose wheel bearings Adjust or replace
Intermediate shaft loose Tighten hardware
VIBRATION Steering components worn Replace
Damaged wheel bearings Replace
Out of round tires, wheels or brake
drums
Inspect and replace if out of round
Loose lug nuts Tighten to 50 - 85 ft. lbs. (68 - 115 Nm)
STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE Incorrect tire pressure Inflate to recommended pressure
Dragging wheel brakes Inspect and adjust
Suspension component failure Repair
Improper alignment Align
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