00-6 SERVICE INFORMATION Front and Rear Suspension PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Poor Return of the Steering Wheel 1. Lack of lubrication in the linkage. 2. Steering gear to column misalignment. 3. Tires not properly inflated. 4. Improper front wheel alignment. 5. Steering linkage binding. 6. Steering wheel rubbing against the direc- tional signal housing. (Turn the steering wheel and listen for internal rubbing in the column.) 7. Tight steering shaft bearings. 8. Sticky or plugged valve spool. 9. Steering gear out of adjustment. 10. Tight kingpin bushings. 11. Lower U-joint flange rubbing against the steering gear adjust plug. 12. Upper or lower end ball joint blinding. 1.
Lubricate the linkage. 2. Align the steering column. 3. Inflate to the specified pressure. 4. Check and adjust as necessary. 5. Replace the pivots. 6. Adjust the steering jacket. 7. Replace the bearings. 8. Repair or replace valve. 9. Check adjustment. Adjust as required. 10. Lubricate or replace as required. 11. Loosen the pinch bolt and assemble it properly. 12. Replace ball joints. Snapping or Chuck- ing in the Steering Column or Wheel 1. Loose steering gear at the frame. 2. Worn steering shaft universal joints. 3. Worn steering linkage components. The effect of these components will tele- scope through the steering system and be felt in the steering wheel. 4.
Steering gear incorrectly adjusted. 1. Torque the mounting bolts. 2. Replace and repair the joints as neces- sary. 3. Adjust, torque, and repair the compo- nents. 4. Adjust steering gear. Excessive Road Shock 1. Tire air pressure too high. 2. Wheel bearings adjusted too loose. 3. Camber adjustment incorrect. 4. Weak or broken front spring. 5. Defective shock absorbers. 6. Loose suspension components. 1. Deflate to the correct pressure. 2. Adjust the bearings. 3. Adjust the camber. 4. Replace the spring. 5. Replace the shock absorbers. 6. Inspect, adjust or repair, and replace as necessary. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Spring Noise 1. Loose U-bolts. 2. Loose or worn eye bushings. 3.
Lack of lubrication. 4. Defective shock absorber. 1. Tight to recommended torque. 2. Replace eye bushings. 3. Lubricate as required. 4. Replace shock absorber. Spring Sag or Bot- tom 1. Inoperative shock absorber. 2. Broken spring leaf. 3. Severe operation or overloading. 1. Replace shock absorbers. 2. Replace leaf or spring assembly. 3. Check load capacity rating. Spring Breakage 1. Loose U-bolts. 2. Normal fatigue. 3. Overloading. 1. Tighten to recommended torque. 2. Replace springs. 3. Do not overload vehicle.