Other information:
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and Name)
Illustration
Use
09568-1S100
Saperate the ball joint from the front alxe
09546-3X100
Shock absorber lock nut removal tool
Used for remove the shock absorber lock nut...
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible cause
Remedy
Hard steering
Improper front wheel alignment
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Low tire pressure
No power assist
Correct
Replace
Adjust
Repair and replace
Poor return of steering wheel to center
Improper front wheel alignment
Correct
Poor or rough ride
Improper front wheel alignment
Malfunctioning shock absorber
Broken or worn stabilizer
Broken or worn coil spring
Worn lower arm bushing
Correct
Repair or replace
Replace
Replace
Replace the lower arm assembly
Abnormal tire wear
Improper front wheel alignment
Improper tire pressure
Malfunctioning shock absorber
Correct
Adjust or replace
Replace
Wandering
Improper front wheel alignment
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Loose or worn lower arm bushing
Correct
Repair
Retighten or replace
Vehicle pulls to one side
Improper front wheel alignment
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Broken or worn coil spring
Bent lower arm
Correct
Replace
Replace
Repair
Steering wheel shimmy
Improper front wheel alignment
Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Broken or worn stabilizer
Worn lower arm bushing
Malfunctioning shock absorber
Broken or worn coil spring
Correct
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Bottoming
Broken or worn coil spring
Malfunctioning shock absorber
Replace
Replace
Wheel /tire noise, vibration and harshness concerns are directly related to
vehicle speed and are not generally affected by acceleration, coasting or decelerating...