TROUBLESHOOTING
Page R-3
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
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 Water has entered steering box and
may freeze in cold conditions
Remove steering column, pinion and
bearing and remove water before
adding grease
Inspect gasket for good seal
Excessive grease in steering box has
migrated into steering rack bellows or
rack cover
Raise the vehicle and observe the rack
bellows while moving the steering from
lock to lock
Any distortion of the bellows may
indicate that an excess of grease has
built up in the bellows
Remove the bellows and remove
excess grease
Insufficient lubricant in king pins, rod
ends, idler bushing or steering box
Add one pump of lubricant to each
grease fitting and operate steering from
lock to lock. Do not over grease
If steering does not return to acceptable
condition proceed to next step
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
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)
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