INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Steering Wheel is Heavy, Vibrates or Pulls to One Side: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check the tires.
Refer to DIAGNOSIS .
Q: Are the tires in normal condition?
YES : Replace as necessary, then go to Step 2.
NO: If out of balance, balance as necessary. If excessively worn, replace as necessary and go to Step 5.
- STEP 2. Check the wheel alignment.
Q: Is the wheel alignment correct?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO: Adjust it, then go to Step 5.
- STEP 3. Check the ball joint.
Q: Is the ball joint in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 5.
- STEP 4. Check the coil spring.
Q: Is the coil spring in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 5.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 5.
- STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1.