CONTENTS
LAMPS AND/OR FUSES BURN OUT FREQUENTLY
CAR SWAYS FROM SIDE-TO-SIDECONTENTS
MOTION
STEERING
VEHICLE MOVEMENT
VEHICLE WANDERS SIDE-TO-SIDE
CONDITION(S)
- VEHICLE WANDERS SIDE-TO-SIDE WHEN IT IS DRIVEN STRAIGHT AHEAD
- STEERING WHEEL IS HELD IN FIRM, STRAIGHT POSITION
POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)
CHECK THESE FIRST:
1. LOOSE OR WORN TIE ROD END OR BALL JOINT
Have tie rod or ball joint professionally replaced.2. LOOSE SUSPENSION STRUTS
Have struts professionally replaced.3. INCORRECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT; PARTICULARLY INSUFFICIENT CASTER
Have front wheels professionally aligned.CHECK THESE NEXT:
4. LOOSE OR DAMAGED STEERING GEAR MOUNTS
Have steering gear mounts professionally repaired.5. IMPROPER TIRE SIZE OR PRESSURE
Adjust tire pressure if necessary or have tire professionally replaced.6. LOOSE OR WORN STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BOLTS OR JOINTS
Have steering column professionally serviced.CHECK THESE LAST:
7. UNEVENLY LOADED OR OVERLOADED VEHICLE
Reduce or redistribute vehicle load.8. MALADJUSTED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Have front wheel bearings professionally adjusted.
CONTENTS LAMPS AND/OR FUSES BURN OUT FREQUENTLY CAR SWAYS FROM SIDE-TO-SIDE