Isuzu 1999 RODEO Workshop Manual page 197

WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM
3E–4
Condition
Hard Steering
Too Much Play In Steering
Poor Steering Wheel Returnability
Abnormal Noise
Wandering or Poor Steering Stability
Possible cause
Bind in steering linkage ball studs,
upper or lower ball joint.
Improper wheel alignment.
Tire not adequately inflated.
Bind in steering column or shaft.
Improper power steering system
operation.
Wheel bearings worn.
Loose steering unit or linkage.
Worn or loose steering
universal joint.
Worn steering linkage ball joints.
Worn upper or lower end ball joints.
Bind in steering linkage ball joints.
Bind in upper or lower ball joints.
Bind in steering column and shaft.
Bind in steering gear.
Improper wheel alignment.
Tires not adequately inflated.
Loose steering wheel nut.
Worn wheel bearing.
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.
Correction
Replace ball joint.
Check wheel alignment.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace. Refer to Steering
section.
Replace wheel bearings.
Retighten or repair.
shaft Retighten or replace steering shaft.
Replace ball joints.
Replace ball joints.
Replace ball joints.
Replace ball joints.
Repair or replace.
Check and repair steering gear.
Adjust wheel alignment.
Adjust pressure.
Retighten.
Replace.
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.