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.
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.
Q: Is the wheel alignment correct?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust it, 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, 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, and 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.