| Condition | Possible Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
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Hard steering
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Bind in tie-rod (and/or drag rod) end ball studs or kingpin bearings
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Replace tie-rod (and/or drag rod) end or kingpin bearing.
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Disturbed front wheel alignment
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Check and adjust front wheel alignment.
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Steering gear box adjustment
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Check and adjust steering gear box.
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Tire not adequately inflated
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Inflate tires to proper pressure.
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Bind in steering column
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Repair or replace steering column.
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Low fluid level, loose drive belt or malfunction of power steering system (if equipped with P/S)
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Check and correct.
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