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| 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 |
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Wheel and tire diagnosis
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Special Service Tools Tool (Number and Name) Illustration Use 09568-1S100Saperate the ball joint from the front alxe09546-3X100 Shock absorber lock nut removal toolUsed for remove the shock absorber lock nut.
Inspection1.Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation.2.If the blower motor does not operate well, substitute with a known-good blower motor and check for proper operation.3.Replace the blower motor if it is proved that there is a problem with it.
Removal1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.2.Remove the steering wheel assembly.(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")3.Remove the steering back cover (A).4.Remove the steering remote control connector (A).5.Remove the steering remote control after loosening the screws.