Other information:
Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage...
Troubleshooting
SymptomPossible causeRemedyHard steeringImproper front wheel alignmentExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointLow tire pressureNo power assistCorrectReplaceAdjustRepair or 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 absorberCorrectAdjustRepair or replaceWanderingImproper front wheel alignmentPoor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointLoose or worn lower arm bushingCorrectReplaceRetighten or replaceVehicle pulls to one sideImproper front wheel alignmentExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointBroken or worn coil springBent lower armCorrectReplaceReplaceRepair or replaceSteering wheel shimmyImproper front wheel alignmentPoor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointBroken or worn stabilizerWorn lower arm bushingMalfunctioning shock absorberBroken or worn coil springCorrectReplaceReplaceReplaceRepair or replaceReplaceBottomingBroken or worn coil springMalfunctioning shock absorberReplaceRepair or replace
Wheel /tire noise, vibration and harshness concerns are
directly related to vehicle speed and are not generally affected by
acceleration, coasting or decelerating...