Steering Gear (11.01); Diagnostics - Symptom Chart - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Steering Gear (11.01)

Steering (11.00)
Steering (11.00)

Steering Gear (11.01)

Diagnostics - Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Cause
Vehicle wanders Incorrect tyre size or pressure.
from side to side on
the road when
Vehicle unevenly loaded or overloaded.
driven straight
Loose or worn tie-rods or tie-rod ends.
ahead with the
Steering gear bolts loose or damaged.
steering wheel held
firmly.
Loose or worn suspension ball joint(s).
Steering column universal joint pinch bolt
loose.
Incorrect toe adjustment.
Loose or worn rear suspension.
Insufficient Castor.
11-1-2
Action
Check for correct tyre size.
Adjust tyre pressures.
Adjust load.
New tie-rod end or steering gear.
Tighten.
New bolts.
New suspension ball joint assembly.
Tighten pinch bolt.
Adjust as required.
Tighten if loose.
New rear suspension components.
Check front suspension geometry.
Workshop Manual October 2005