sign | Probable Cause | Elimination Method |
Increased steering wheel play | Steering gear not securely fixed | Tighten |
Steering gear bolts not securely tightened | Tighten the bolts | |
Large play or wear on the tie rod end | Replace tie rod end | |
Steering wheel turns hard | Tie rod end ball joint torque too high | Replace tie rod end |
Steering gear rack too tight | Adjust tension | |
Tie rod inner joint or ball joint is difficult to turn | Lubricate or replace ball joint | |
Steering gear damaged | Replace steering gear | |
Worn steering shaft joints or body O-ring | Replace | |
Damaged steering gear bearing | Replace | |
The steering wheel does not return to its original position properly | Tie rod end ball joint torque too high | Replace tie rod end |
Steering gear rack too tight | Adjust tension | |
Tie rod inner joint or ball joint is difficult to turn | Lubricate or replace ball joint | |
Worn steering shaft joints or body O-ring | Replace |