Diagnosis By Symptom

Front End Wanders

1. Improper tire pressure or size.
2. Vehicle over or unevenly loaded.
3. Loose column intermediate shaft connecting bolts.
4. Gear assembly loose on body bracket.
5. Faulty wheel bearing.
6. Improper wheel alignment adjustment.
7. Faulty front or rear suspension component(s).

Steering Wheel Pulls

1. Improper tire pressure or size.
2. Vehicle over or unevenly loaded.
3. Improper wheel alignment adjustment.
4. Faulty front or rear suspension component(s).
5. Faulty steering gear valve.
6. Faulty front or rear brake operation.
7. Faulty wheel bearing.

Steering Gear Rattle, Squeak Or Knock

1. Improper yoke preload adjustment.
2. Loosen suspension component(s).
3. Loose column intermediate shaft connecting bolts.
4. Gear assembly loose on body bracket.
5. Loose or worn column intermediate shaft universal joints.

Poor Steering Wheel Return

1. Improper tire pressure.
2. Improper tire size or type.
3. Column flange rubbing steering wheel.
4. Binding column intermediate shaft universal joints.
5. Improper toe adjustment.
6. Binding column bearing.
7. System contamination.
8. Improper yoke preload.