INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Steering Wheel is Heavy, Vibrates or Pulls to One Side: Diagnosis

STEP 1. Check the tires.
Refer to DIAGNOSIS .

Q: Are the tires in normal condition?
- YES: Replace the tires as necessary, then go to Step 2.
- NO: If out of balance, balance the tires as necessary. If excessively worn, replace the tires as necessary and go to Step 5.
STEP 2. Check the wheel alignment.
Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT .

Q: Is the wheel alignment correct?
- YES: Go to Step 3.
- NO: Adjust it (Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ), then go to Step 5.
STEP 3. Check the lower arm ball joint.
Q: Is the ball joint in good condition?
- YES: Go to Step 4.
- NO: Replace the lower arm assembly (Refer to LOWER ARM ), 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 (Refer to <<A>> STRUT NUT (JAM NUT) REMOVAL ), 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.