Excessive Kickback Through Steering Wheel on Rough Terrain

1. Is the steering damper in good working order?
NO Renew unit.
YES Continue.
2. Is there any looseness or free play in the steering ball joints and linkage?
YES See Steering Linkage Inspect.
NO Continue.
3. Is there any looseness or worn bushes in front suspension?
YES Refer to Radius Arm.

NOTE: When replacing suspension bushes ALL bushes and fixings must be replaced.

NO Continue.
4. Is the steering exceptionally light/sensitive when driven on good road surface?
YES See fault symptom - Steering excessively light/sensitive and freeplay at steering wheel.
NO Suspect axle swivel (Steering Knuckle) resistance.
5. Check the resistance of the axle swivels (Steering Knuckle), refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.