Note: Before concluding that there is a suspension or steering problem, make sure that the problem is not caused by abnormal tire pressure, wheel braking, or the fact that tires of different types are installed.
The car is driving in one direction
- Defective tire
- Excessive wear on suspension or steering components (Section 1 and Section 10)
- Incorrect installation of the front wheels (Section 10)
- Damage to steering or suspension components in an accident (Section 10)
Wheel wobble and vibration
- Front wheels unbalanced (Vibration is felt mainly in the steering wheel)
- Rear wheels unbalanced (vibrates the whole car)
- Wheels are damaged or deformed
- Faulty or damaged tire
- Worn steering or suspension joints, bushings or components (Section 1 and Section 10)
- Loose wheel bolts)
Loud squealing when braking and/or turning
- Defective shock absorbers (Section 1 and Section 10)
- Damaged or weak springs and/or suspension components (Section 1 and Section 10)
- Worn or damaged anti-roll bar or mounts (Section 10)
Car pulls in different directions
- Incorrect installation of the front wheels (Section 10)
- Worn steering or suspension joints, bushings or components (Section 1 and Section 10)
- Wheels are unbalanced (Section 1 and Section 10)
- Tire damaged (Section 1)
- Loose wheel nuts (Section 1 and Section 10)
- Defective shock absorbers (Section 1 and Section 10)
Too tight steering
- Not enough lubrication in the steering gear (Section 10)
- Stuck tie rod ball joint or suspension ball joint (Section 1 and Section 10)
- Broken or incorrectly adjusted auxiliary drive belt - models with power steering (Section 1)
- Incorrect installation of the front wheels (Section 10)
- Steering rack or steering column bent or damaged (Section 10)
Excessive steering play
- Steering column shaft universal joint worn (Section 10)
- Worn tie rod ball joints (Section 1 and Section 10)
- Worn rack and pinion steering gear (Section 10)
- Worn hub joints or steering or suspension components Section 1 and Section 10)
Insufficient amplifier power
- Auxiliary drive belt damaged or incorrectly adjusted (Section 1)
- Incorrect fluid level in the booster system (Section 1)
- Booster system fluid supply hoses clogged (Section 1)
- Faulty power steering pump (Section 10)
- Faulty rack and pinion steering mechanism (Section 10)
Excessive tire wear
Tires worn on the inside or outside edge
- Tire pressure not enough (both edges are worn)
- Incorrect camber or kingpin caster angles (wear on only one edge) (Section 10)
- Worn steering or suspension joints, bushings or components (Section 1 and Section 10)
- Frequent tight turns
- Crash damage
The edges of the protectors look like a fringe
- Incorrect toe setting (Section 10)
Tires worn in the center of the tread
- Too high tire pressure
Tires are worn on both the inside and outside edges
- Low tire pressure
Tires worn unevenly
- Tires/wheels are unbalanced
- Excessive wheel runout
- Worn shock absorbers (Section 10)
- Tire damaged
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