Troubleshooting
Symptom |
Possible cause |
Remedy |
Hard steering |
Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Low tire pressure No power assist |
Correct Replace Adjust Repair and replace |
Poor return of steering wheel to center |
Improper front wheel alignment |
Correct |
Poor or rough ride |
Improper front wheel alignment Malfunctioning shock absorber Broken or worn stabilizer Broken or worn coil spring Worn lower arm bushing |
Correct Repair or replace Replace Replace Replace the lower arm assembly |
Abnormal tire wear |
Improper front wheel alignment Improper tire pressure Malfunctioning shock absorber |
Correct Adjust Replace |
Wandering |
Improper front wheel alignment Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Loose or worn lower arm bushing |
Correct Repair Retighten or replace |
Vehicle pulls to one side |
Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Broken or worn coil spring Bent lower arm |
Correct Replace Replace Repair |
Steering wheel shimmy |
Improper front wheel alignment Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint Broken or worn stabilizer Worn lower arm bushing Malfunctioning shock absorber Broken or worn coil spring |
Correct Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace |
Bottoming |
Broken or worn coil spring Malfunctioning shock absorber |
Replace Replace |
Wheel and tire diagnosis |
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Rapid wear at the center |
Rapid wear at both shoulders |
Wear at one shoulder |
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Partial wear |
Feathered edge |
Wear pattern |
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Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Valve. Description and Operation
Description
Variable Intake manifold Solenoid (VIS) valve is installed on the intake
manifold. The VIS valve controls the vacuum modulator which activates a valve
in the intake manifold. The ...
Instrument panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off. 2. Open the fuse panel
cover.
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided in the
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Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label directions when using any chemical cleaner
or polish. Read all warning and caution statements that appear on the label.
Finish mai ...