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Poor Directional Stability

If wander or poor steering stability exists, inspect for the following conditions:
- Mismatched or uneven tires
- Incorrect front or rear wheel alignment.
- Inadequate lubrication of ball joints or tie rod ends
- Worn tie rod ends
- Worn ball joints
- Worn strut dampers
- Broken or sagging springs
- Loose stabilizer shaft
- Incorrect power steering fluid pressure
- Loose rack and pinion gear attaching bolts
- Worn or binding rack and pinion gear
- Worn steering column friction damper