Erratic Steering Or Brake Application; Car Pulls To Right Or Left - Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual

3-4 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS (Continued)
HARD STEERING (Continued)
CAUSE
f. Control arm or steering knuckle bent.
g. Frame bent or broken.
CORRECTION
f. Inspect bushings, control arm or steering knuckle.
Bent and damaged parts must be replaced.
g. Repair or replace frame as necessary.
ERRATIC STEERING ON BRAKE APPLICATION
Follow steps below. If first step is O.K., proceed down list until problem
is corrected.
CAUSE
a. Low or uneven tire pressure.
b. Front wheel bearings incorrectly adjusted.
c. Brakes incorrectly or unevenly adjusted.
d. Oil or brake fluid on brake lining.
e. Front spring sagged.
f. Incorrect or uneven caster.
g. Steering gear off center position.
CORRECTION
a. Inflate tires to recommended pressure.
b. Adjust bearings as necessary.
c. Adjust brakes.
d. Replace lining and correct leaks.
e. Check front end jounce height. Jounce height
should be approximately the same at both wheels.
Compare dimensions with those on car having about
same mileage and equipment and believed to be
standard. Replace front springs if sagged.
f. Check and adjust caster as necessary.
g. Adjust or repair steering gear.
CAR PULLS TO RIGHT OR LEFT
Follow steps below. If first step is O.K., proceed down list until problem
is corrected.
CAUSE
a. Low or uneven tire pressure.
b. Wheel bearings adjusted too tight.
c. Brakes incorrectly or unevenly adjusted.
d. Front springs sagged.
e. Incorrect or uneven caster or camber.
f. Toe-in incorrect.
g. Rear wheels not tracking with front wheels.
h. Steering knuckle, control arm or
steering linkage bent.
i. Frame bent or broken.
CORRECTION
a. Inflate tires to recommended pressure.
b. Adjust wheel bearings.
c. Adjust brakes.
d. Check as outlined under HARD STEERING.
e. Check caster and camber and correct by ad-
justment or by replacing worn or faulty parts.
f. Adjust toe-in as required.
g. Check entire rear suspension.
h. Replace damaged parts.
i. Check frame for proper alignment and repair
or replace frame as necessary.