Symptom | Possible cause | Remedy |
Hard steering | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint | Replace |
Low tire pressure | Adjust |
No power assist | Repair and replace |
Poor return of steering wheel to center | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
Poor or rough ride | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
Malfunctioning shock absorber | Repair or replace |
Broken or worn stabilizer | Replace |
Broken or worn coil spring | Replace |
Worn lower arm bushing | Replace the lower arm assembly |
Abnormal tire wear | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
Improper tire pressure | Adjust |
Malfunctioning shock absorber | Replace |
Wandering | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint | Repair |
Loose or worn lower arm bushing | Retighten or replace |
Vehicle pulls to one side | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint | Replace |
Broken or worn coil spring | Replace |
Bent lower arm | Repair |
Steering wheel shimmy | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint | Replace |
Broken or worn stabilizer | Replace |
Worn lower arm bushing | Replace |
Malfunctioning shock absorber | Replace |
Broken or worn coil spring | Replace |