Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 884

19 - 4 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
CONDITION
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING
WHEEL
VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE
DURING BRAKING
VEHICLE LEADS OR DRIFTS
FROM STRAIGHT AHEAD
DIRECTION ON UNCROWNED
ROAD.
LOOSE STEERING AND VEHICLE LEADS/DRIFTS
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. Air in brake hydrauliics system.
3. Worn brake components.
1. Tire pressure.
2. Radial tire lead.
3. Brakes dragging.
4. Wheel alignment.
5. Weak or broken spring.
6. Loose or worn steering/
suspension components.
7. Cross caster out of spec.
CORRECTION
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Repair as necessary.
3. Tighten gear mounting bolts to
specification.
4. Adjust gear to specification.
5. Repair as necessary.
1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Bleed brake system.
3. Repair as necessary.
1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Cross front tires.
3. Repair as necessary.
4. Align vehicle.
5. Replace spring.
6. Repair as necessary.
7. Adjust or replace axle as
necessary.
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