Troubleshooting (Manual Steering)
PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE - STEERING SYSTEM
| Symptom | Probable cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive play in steering wheel | Loose rack support cover Loose steering gear mounting bolts Loose or worn tie-rod end |
Retighten Retighten Retighten or replace as necessary |
| Steering wheel operation is hard | Excessive turning resistance of tie-rod ball joint Excessively tightened rack support cover Inner tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly Distorted rack Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet Damaged pinion bearing |
Replace Adjust Lubricate or replace ball joint Replace Replace Replace |
| Steering wheel does not return properly | Excessive turning resistance of tie-rod ball joint Excessively tightened rack support cover Inner tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet Distorted rack Damaged pinion bearing |
Replace Adjust Replace Correct or replace Replace Replace |