Trouble Shooter
FAULT	CAUSE	CURE
Steering feels stiff	1.Low tyre pressures	1. Correct tyre pressures.
	2. Incorrect wheel alignment	2. Correct wheel alignment.
	3. Stiff track rod ends	3. Check and replace if necessary.
	4. Steering box/rack needs adjustment	4. Adjust if necessary.
Steering wheel shake	1. Wheels and lyres need balancing	1. Balance as necessary.
	2. Tyre pressures incorrect	2. Correct.
	3. Incorrect wheel alignment	3. Correct alignment.
	4. Wheel hub nut loose	4. Adjust wheel bearings.
	5. Wheel bearings damaged	5. Replace,wheel bearings.
	6. Front suspension distorted	6. Check, repair or replace.
	7. Steering box/rack needs adjustment	7. Adjust as necessary.
	8. Shock absorbers faulty	8. Check and rectify.
Steering pulls to one side	1. Uneven tyre pressure	1. Correct.
	2. Wheel alignment incorrect	2. Correct.
	3. Wheel bearings worn or damaged	3. Replace and adjust.
	4. Brakes improperly adjusted	4. Adjust brakes.
	5. Shock absorbers faulty	5. Check and rectify.
	6. Suspension distorted	6. Check and rectify.
	7. Steering box/rack worn	7. Adjust or replace.
Wheel tramp	1. Over-inflated tyres	1. Correct pressure.
	2. Unbalanced tyre and wheel	2. Check and balance if necessary.
	3. Defective shock absorber	3. Check and rectify.
	4. Defective tyre	4. Repair or replace.
Abnormal tyre wear	1. Incorrect tyre pressure	1. Check pressures.
	2. Incorrect wheel alignment	2. Check wheel alignment.
	3. Excessive wheel bearing play	3. Adjust wheel bearings.
	4. Improper driving	4. Avoid sharp turning at high speeds, rapid starting and braking, etc.
Tyre noises	1. Improper tyre inflation	1. Correct tyre pressures.
	2. Incorrect wheel alignment	2. Correct wheel alignment.