Inspect the following components and the following conditions:
• | The tires for the proper inflation |
• | The wheel bearings for wear or damage |
• | The coupling from the column to the steering gear for damage,
wear, and improper installation |
• | The tie rod ends for free movement |
• | The ball joints for free movement |
• | The steering shaft bearings for free movement |
• | The ball studs for lack of lubrication |
• | The tie rod ends for lack of lubrication |
• | The ball studs for binding |
• | The steering column for binding |
• | The flow control valve for sticking and improper operation |
• | The steering gear for binding |