Inspection Procedure 1

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

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the tires.

Testing and Inspection.

Q. Are the tires in normal condition?

YES Replace the tires as necessary, then go to Step 2.

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

STEP 2. Check the wheel alignment.

Refer to Front Suspension.

Q. Is the wheel alignment correct?

YES Go to Step 3.

NO Adjust it (Refer to Front Suspension), 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), 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), then go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q. Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES The procedure is complete.

NO Return to Step 1.