Troubleshooting
Excessive play in steering
Suspected Cause | Correction |
Universal joint bolt got loose | Retighten or replace if necessary |
Yoke plug got loose | Retighten |
Steering gear box bolt got loose | Retighten |
Tie rod end stud got loose or worn | Retighten or replace if necessary |
Steering wheel does not return to its original position
Suspected Cause | Correction |
Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end | Replacement |
Yoke plug excessively tight | Adjustment |
Faulty tie rod or ball joint | Replacement |
Steering gear box and front sub frame got loose | Retighten |
Steering column shaft or body grommet got worn | Repair or replace |
Bended rack | Replacement |
Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion
Suspected Cause | Correction |
Steering gear mounting bolts got loose | Retighten |
Tie rod end ball joint got loose | Retighten |
Tie rod or tie rod end ball joint got worn | Replacement |
Yoke plug got loose | Retighten |