Visual Inspection Chart

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VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
Loose tie rod ends Loose suspension components Loose steering column shaft universal joints Loose steering gear mounting bolts Binding or misaligned steering column Power steering pump Bent or pinched power steering lines If an obvious cause for an observed or reported malfunction is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step. If the fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .

Mechanical

Loose tie rod ends
Loose suspension components
Loose steering column shaft universal joints
Loose steering gear mounting bolts
Binding or misaligned steering column
Power steering pump
Bent or pinched power steering lines
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported malfunction is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
If the fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .