Trouble Shooting – Suspension and steering systems
Note: Before attempting to diagnose the suspension and steering systems, perform the following preliminary checks:
a) Tires for wrong pressure and uneven wear.
b) The steering couplings from the column to the steering gear for loose connectors or wear.
c) The front and rear suspension and the steering gear assembly for loose or damaged parts.
d) Out-of-round or out-of-balance tires, bent rims and loose and/or rough wheel bearings.
Vehicle pulls to one side.
The tires are mismatched or uneven.
The torsion bars are broken or sagging.
Needs wheel alignment.
The front brakes are dragging.
Abnormal or excessive tire wear.
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