Jeep Cherokee 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 1285

19 - 4 STEERING
DI AGN OSI S AN D T EST I N G (Cont inue d)
CONDITION
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING
WHEEL
VEHICLE PULLS OR LEADS TO
ONE SIDE
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.
5. Weak or broken spring.
6. Loose or worn steering or
suspension components.
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. Cross front tires.
3. Repair as necessary.
4. Align vehicle.
5. Replace spring.
6. Repair as necessary.
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