Isuzu 1999 RODEO Workshop Manual page 106

2A–4 POWER–ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
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 unit.
Faulty steering unit.
Mismatched or unevenly worn tires.
Loose steering linkage ball joints.
Faulty shock absorbers.
Loose stabilizer bar.
Broken or sagging springs.
Improper wheel alignment.
Worn wheel bearings.
Broken or sagging springs.
Leaking caliper.
Warped discs.
Badly worn brake pads.
Tires are inflated unequally.
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.
Replace steering unit.
Replace tire or inflate tires to proper
pressure.
Replace ball joints.
Replace shock absorber.
Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushings.
Replace spring (pairs).
Adjust wheel alignment.
Replace wheel bearings.
Replace spring (pairs).
Repair or replace caliper.
Replace brake disc.
Replace brake pads.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.