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LOOSE STEERING AND VEHICLE LEADS/DRIFTS CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING 1. Worn or loose suspension or 1. Repair as necessary. 2. Worn or loose wheel bearings. 2. Repair as necessary. 3. Steering gear mounting. 3. Tighten gear mounting bolts to 4. Gear out of adjustment. 4. Adjust gear to specification. 5. Worn or loose steering coupler. 5. Repair as necessary. VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE 1. Tire Pressure. 1. Adjust tire pressure. 2. Air in brake hydrauliics system. 2. Bleed brake system. 3. Worn brake components. 3. Repair as necessary. VEHICLE LEADS OR DRIFTS 1. Tire pressure. 1. Adjust tire pressure. 2. Radial tire lead. 2. Cross front tires. 3. Brakes dragging. 3. Repair as necessary. 4. Wheel alignment. 4. Align vehicle. 5. Weak or broken spring. 5. Replace spring. 6. Loose or worn steering/ 6. Repair as necessary. 7. Cross caster out of spec. 7. Adjust or replace axle as 19 - 4 STEERING XJ DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued) |