Malfunction | Cause | Remedy |
The steering wheel rotates tight, with each turn it moves with uniform resistance, sticks or does not return after turning to its original position | Insufficiently lubricated steering gear | Lubricate the steering gear in an unloaded condition |
Steering gear incorrectly adjusted | Check adjustment, correct if necessary | |
Despite the sufficient ease of movement, the steering wheel does not return to its original position after exiting the turn | Front wheels incorrectly adjusted | Check front wheel alignment (camber, convergence, longitudinal inclination of the axis of the steering knuckle) |
Large play in the steering mechanism | Mechanism misadjusted | Check mechanism adjustment, correct if necessary |
Worn steering gear | Replace mechanism | |
Tie rod ball joint play | Hinges are worn out | Replace hinges |
Play in the front suspension | Worn bearing sections of the support arm, ball joints and bearings of the front wheel hubs | Check the play of the front wheel hub bearings, if necessary, correct it or replace the bearings. Replace worn parts |
Car pulls to the side | Unequal tire pressure (the car pulls in the direction on which the tire with a lower pressure is located) | Check and restore proper tire pressure |
Tire condition uneven (the car pulls to the side of the wheel with the worst tire) | Swap tires, if necessary, replace them with new ones | |
Wheel alignment incorrectly set | Adjust toe | |
Faulty steering damper | Replace shock absorber | |
Big difference in the camber of the front wheels. The vehicle pulls to one side if the difference in camber between the left and right wheels is greater than 30' | Adjust camber | |
Front wheels vibrate | Wheels out of balance | Perform wheel balancing |
Steering gear incorrectly adjusted | l Adjust mechanism | |
Faulty steering damper | Replace shock absorber | |
Worn front suspension parts | Repair suspension | |
Front wheels incorrectly adjusted | Adjust the front wheels |
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