CONTENTS
MOTION
STEERING
STEERING WHEEL ACTION

RETURNS POORLY

CONDITION(S)

• STEERING WHEEL FEELS STICKY; FAILS TO RETURN TO CENTER FOLLOWING A TURN WITHOUT MANUAL EFFORT FROM THE DRIVER
• STEERING WHEEL MAY ALSO HAVE A STICKY OR CATCHY FEEL AFTER BEING RETURNED TO CENTER

POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. WORN OR DAMAGED TIE ROD ENDS OR BALL JOINTS
Have tie rod ends or ball joints professionally replaced.

2. DAMAGED OR WORN FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Have suspension components professionally replaced.

3. IMPROPER FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT; PARTICULARLY EXCESSIVE CASTER
Have front wheels aligned professionally.

4. MISALIGNED STEERING COLUMN
Have steering column aligned professionally.

CHECK THESE NEXT:

5. WORN STEERING SHAFT LINKAGE
Have steering shaft linkage professionally replaced.

6. IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR SIZE OR TYPE
Adjust tire pressure or have tires professionally replaced.

7. COLUMN FLANGE INTERFERING WITH STEERING WHEEL
Have column flange and steering wheel interference professionally repaired.

8. BINDING STEERING COLUMN BEARING
Have steering column bearing professionally repaired.

CHECK THESE LAST:

9. CONTAMINATION IN POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Have power steering fluid professionally replaced.

10. POORLY LUBRICATED STEERING COMPONENTS
Lubricate steering components (chassis).

11. STEERING GEAR TOO TIGHT
Have steering gear professionally adjusted.

CONTENTS
EXCESSIVE LOOSENESS
DIFFICULT TO TURN