Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy Hard steeringImproper front wheel alignmentExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointLow tire pressureNo power assistCorrectReplaceAdjustRepair and replacePoor return of steering wheel to centerImproper front wheel alignmentCorrectPoor or rough rideImproper front wheel alignmentMalfunctioning shock absorberBroken or worn stabilizerBroken or worn coil springWorn lower arm bushingCorrectRepair or replaceReplaceReplaceReplace the lower arm assemblyAbnormal tire wearImproper front wheel alignmentImproper tire pressureMalfunctioning shock absorberCorrectAdjust or replaceReplaceWanderingImproper front wheel alignmentPoor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointLoose or worn lower arm bushingCorrectRepairRetighten or replaceVehicle pulls to one sideImproper front wheel alignmentExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointBroken or worn coil springBent lower armCorrectReplaceReplaceRepairSteering wheel shimmyImproper front wheel alignmentPoor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointBroken or worn stabilizerWorn lower arm bushingMalfunctioning shock absorberBroken or worn coil springCorrectReplaceReplaceReplaceReplaceReplaceBottomingBroken or worn coil springMalfunctioning shock absorberReplaceReplaceWheel /tire noise, vibration and harshness concerns are directly related to vehicle speed and are not generally affected by acceleration, coasting or decelerating.
Components Location1. Brake caliper2. Lower arm3. Sub frame4. Steering gearbox5. Stabilizer bar6. Brake disc
Replacement When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station.
Replacement When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station.