Steering and Gear Problems + Symptoms

                           Trouble Symptoms
Possible Causes of Trouble Symptoms

Jerky Steering

Loose Steering

Hard Steering

Hard Turning When Stationary

Rattles

Shimmy

Pull to One Side

 Side to  Side Wander

Body Sway or Roll The Squeal on Turns

Incorrect Tire Pressure

                    
Incorrect Front Wheel Alignment                    
Incorrect Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment                    
Tire Size Not Uniform                    
Wheel Out of Balance                    
Loose Steering Linkage Connections                    
Loose Steering Car Mountings                    
Incorrect Steering Gear Adjustment                    
Binding Front Suspension Ball Joints                    
Bent Spindle Arm                    
Unequal Brake Adjustment                    
Sagging or Broken Spring                    
Lack of Lubrication