Excessive play in steering
- The steering gear is worn out
- Worn out tie rod end ball joints
- The steering rod bushings are worn out
- Incorrect rack adjustment
- Worn out suspension ball joints
Unsteadiness on the road, or pulling to one side
- Incorrect wheel installation
- Worn tie rod end ball joints or bushings
- Worn out suspension ball joints
- Uneven tire pressures
- Weak shock absorber
- Broken or weak coil spring
Heavy or tight steering
- Steering, suspension ball joint, or steering shock absorber is seized
- Incorrect wheel installation
- Low tire pressure
- Steering gear lubricant leak
- The power steering is faulty (where applicable)
- The power steering pump drive belt is broken (where applicable)
Wheel beating and vibration
- The wheels are unbalanced
- The wheels are damaged
- Weak shock absorbers
- Wheel bearings are worn out
Excessive tire wear
- Incorrect wheel installation
- Weak shock absorbers
- Incorrect tire pressures
- The wheels are unbalanced