Inspection Procedure 1

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Steering Wheel is Heavy, Vibrates or Pulls to One Side

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the tires.

Check for the tire pressure, the tire pressure balance between left and right tires, and the tire condition. Testing and Inspection.

Q. Are the tires in normal condition?

YES Go to Step 2.

NO If out of pressure, adjust the tire pressure. If out of balance, balance the tires as necessary. If excessively worn, replace the tires as necessary and then go to Step 5.

STEP 2. Check the wheel alignment.

Refer to Service and Repair.

Q. Is the wheel alignment correct?

YES Go to Step 3.

NO Adjust it (Refer to Service and Repair), and then go to Step 5.

STEP 3. Check the lower arm ball joint.

Q. Is the ball joint in good condition?

YES Go to Step 4.

NO Replace the lower arm assembly (Refer to Lower Arm Removal and Installation), and then go to Step 5.

STEP 4. Check the coil spring.

Q. Is the coil spring in good condition?

YES Go to Step 5.

NO Replace it (Refer to Disassembly and Assembly), and then go to Step 5
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STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q. Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES The procedure is complete.

NO Return to Step 1.