Dodge Sprinter 2006 Manual page 1727

VA
CONDITION
HARD TURNING OR MOMEN-
TARY INCREASE IN TURNING
EFFORT
STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT
WANT TO RETURN TO CENTER
POSITION
CONDITION
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING
WHEEL
VEHICLE PULLS OR LEADS TO
ONE SIDE.
I N SU FFI CI EN T ASST. OR POOR RET U RN T O CEN T ER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Tire pressure.
2. Low fluid level.
3. Loose belt.
4. Low pump pressure.
5. Internal gear leak.
1. Tire pressure.
2. Wheel alignment.
3. Lack of lubrication.
4. High friction in steering gear.
LOOSE ST EERI N G AN D V EH I CLE LEAD
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Worn or loose suspension or
steering components.
2. Worn or loose wheel bearings.
3. Steering gear mounting.
4. Gear out of adjustment.
5. Worn or loose steering coupler.
1. Tire Pressure.
2. Radial tire lead.
3. Brakes dragging.
4. Wheel alignment.
STEERING 19 - 3
CORRECTION
1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Fill to proper level.
3. Adjust or replace.
4. Pressure test and repair as nec-
essary.
5. Replace gear.
1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Align front end.
3. Inspect and lubricate suspension
compnents.
4. Replace gear.
CORRECTION
1. Inspect and repair as necessary.
2. Inspect and repair or adjust
bearings.
3. Tighten gear mounting bolts to
specification.
4. Replace gear.
5. Inspect and replace as neces-
sary.
1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Rotate tires.
3. Repair as necessary.
4. Align front end.