Troubleshooting Trouble symptomProbable causeRemedyHard steeringImproper front wheel alignmentRepairExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointReplaceFlat tireAdjustNo power assistRepair or ReplacePoor return of steering wheel to centerImproper front wheel alignmentRepairPoor ride qualityImproper front wheel alignmentRepairDamaged shock absorberRepair or ReplaceVaried or damaged stabilizerReplaceVaried or damaged coil springReplaceWorn lower arm bushingReplaceAbnormal tire wearImproper front wheel alignmentRepairImproper tire inflation pressureAdjustWorn of shock absorberReplaceWanderingImproper front wheel alignmentRepairPoor turning resistance of lower arm ball jointRepairLoose or worn lower arm bushingRe-tighten or ReplaceVehicle pulls to one sideImproper front wheel alignmentRepairExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointReplaceVaried or damaged coil springReplaceBent lower armReplaceSteering wheel shimmyImproper front wheel alignmentRepairExcessive turning resistance of lower arm ball jointReplaceVaried or damaged stabilizerReplaceWorn lower arm bushingReplaceWorn of shock absorberReplaceVaried or damaged coil springReplaceBottomingBroken or worn springReplaceMalfunction of shock absorberReplace Wheel and tire diagnosisRapid wear at the centerRapid wear at both shouldersWear at one shoulder
Components Location [2WD] 1. Front shock absorber assembly2. Front stabilizer bar3. Front upper arm4. Front sub frame5. Tension arm6. Lateral arm7.