1: Steering Wheel is Heavy, Vibrates or Pulls To One Side

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

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the tires.
Q: Are the tires at 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.
Q: Is me wheel alignment correct?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust it, then go to Step 5.

STEP 3. Check the ball joint.
Q: Is the ball joint in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Replace it, 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, then go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check symptoms.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: Return to Step 1.
NO: This diagnosis is complete