Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

Hard Steering
1. Improperly inflated tires.
2. Incorrect front wheel alignment.
3. Worn steering system joints.
4. Worn lower arm ball joints.
5. Steering column binding.
6. Steering gear housing.
7. Improperly adjusted power steering belt.
8. Low reservoir fluid level.

Poor Return
1. Improperly inflated tires.
2. Incorrect wheel alignment.
3. Steering column binding.
4. Steering gear out of adjustment or faulty.

Excessive Play
1. Worn steering system joints.
2. Worn suspension ball joints.
3. Worn sliding yoke.
4. Worn front wheel bearing.
5. Steering gear housing.

Abnormal Noise
1. Low reservoir fluid level.
2. Worn steering system joints.
3. Steering gear housing.