Service Manual

Suspension and Steering (continued)
Problem Possible Cause
Hard steering. Loose worn or glazed hydraulic pump drive belt.
Binding or damaged steering linkage.
Low or uneven tire pressure.
Low hydraulic pressure (see Chapter 9 –
Hydraulic
System).
Worn or damaged steering gear.
Incorrect front wheel alignment.
Vehicle pulls to one side when not braking. Low or uneven tire pressure.
Broken or weak rear leaf spring.
Incorrect front wheel alignment.
Damaged or bent suspension or steering
component.
Brakes
Problem Possible Cause
Pedal goes to floor. Incorrectly adjusted brakes.
Air in brake system.
Leaking wheel cylinders.
Loose or broken brake lines.
Leaking or worn master cylinder.
Excessively worn brake shoes.
Spongy brake pedal. Air in brake system.
Excessively worn or cracked brake drums.
Broken or worn pedal pivot bushing.
Steering, Brakes
& Suspension
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