| Symptom | Reason(s) |
| The steering is weak, the car skids and "floats" at speed | Uneven tire pressure The shock absorbers are worn out The spring is broken The steering gear ball joints are badly worn Incorrect suspension geometry Excessive play in the steering gear The alignment points of the front suspension and rear axle are not adjusted |
| Difficult and heavy steering | Tire pressure too low Lack of oil in the steering box (LT 40, 45) Incorrect front wheel alignment Incorrect suspension geometry The steering gear is incorrectly adjusted - too tight The steering column is installed incorrectly |
| Wheel(s) shaking and vibrating | Stuck ball joints or swivel mounts Loose wheel nuts The front wheels and tires are not balanced The steering gear ball joints are badly worn The wheel bearings are badly worn or out of adjustment Excessive play in the steering gear The front springs are weak or broken |
Troubleshooting — suspension and steering (VW Lt 28)
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Previous articles
Wheels and tires — general information
Roller lever (LT 28, 31, 35) — removal, disassembly and installation
Steering ball joints — replacement
Rear suspension flexible bushings — replacement
Rear spring — removal and installation
Rear stabilizer (LT 35, 40, 45) — removal and installation
Wheels and tires — general information
Roller lever (LT 28, 31, 35) — removal, disassembly and installation
Steering ball joints — replacement
Rear suspension flexible bushings — replacement
Rear spring — removal and installation
Rear stabilizer (LT 35, 40, 45) — removal and installation
Next articles
General description of the suspension (models with a 2.4 L engine)
Front suspension kingpin for LT 40, 45 and 50 models from June 1984
Front Hub Parts (LT 40, 45 and 50 Models) — 1981 modification
Front wheel bearing seals — modification since july 1980
Idler Arm Bushings and Seal (LT 28, 31 and 35 Models) — february 1978 updates
Wheels and Tires — 2.4l models
General description of the suspension (models with a 2.4 L engine)
Front suspension kingpin for LT 40, 45 and 50 models from June 1984
Front Hub Parts (LT 40, 45 and 50 Models) — 1981 modification
Front wheel bearing seals — modification since july 1980
Idler Arm Bushings and Seal (LT 28, 31 and 35 Models) — february 1978 updates
Wheels and Tires — 2.4l models
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