Isuzu 2000 Trooper Workshop Manual page 175

Condition
Abnormal Noise
Wandering or Poor Steering Stability
Erratic Steering When Braking
Possible cause
Worn, sticky or loose upper or lower
ball joint, steering linkage ball joints
or drive axle joints.
Faulty shock absorbers.
Worn upper or lower control arm
bushing.
Loose stabilizer bar.
Loose wheel nuts.
Loose suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or otherwise damaged wheel
bearings.
Broken suspension springs.
Loose steering gear.
Faulty steering gear.
Mismatched or unevenly worn tires.
Loose steering linkage ball joints.
Faulty shock absorbers.
Loose stabilizer bar.
Broken or sagging springs.
Steering gear misadjustment.
Improper wheel alignment.
Worn wheel bearings.
Broken or sagging springs.
Leaking caliper.
Warped discs.
Badly worn brake pads.
Tires are inflated unequally.
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM
Correction
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Retighten bolts or replace bushings.
Tighten nuts. Check for elongated
wheel nut holes.
Replace wheel if required.
Retighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace spring.
Retighten mounting bolt.
Check and adjust steering gear.
Replace tire or inflate tires to proper
pressure.
Replace ball joints.
Replace shock absorber.
Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushings.
Replace spring (pairs).
Check or adjust steering gear.
Adjust wheel alignment.
Replace wheel bearings.
Replace spring (pairs).
Repair or replace caliper.
Replace brake disc.
Replace brake pads.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
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