Contents: 52 The car is pulled to the side ↧ 53 There is vibration, jolting or… ↧ 54 Loss of control is noted when… ↧ 55 The steering wheel is difficult… ↧ 56 Excessive play in the steering is… ↧ 57 Ineffective operation of power… ↧ 58 Excessive overall tire wear is… ↧ 59 There is excessive wear of the… ↧ 60 There is excessive wear of the… ↧ 61 Wear of the tire tread is… ↧
52 The car is pulled to the side
1. Difference in tire pressure (chapter 1).
2. Tire failure (chapter 1).
3. Excessive wear of suspension or steering components (chapter 10).
4. The need to adjust the front wheel alignment angles.
5. Front brakes sticking. Perform inspection as described in chapter 9.
53 There is vibration, jolting or oscillation of the vehicle
1. Tires or wheels are unbalanced or deformed. Use the services of a tire repair shop.
2. Weakening or wear of wheel bearings (chapter 1).
3. Wear or damage to the strut or other suspension element (chapter 10).
54 Loss of control is noted when braking
1. Failure of suspension struts. Replace the entire kit (chapter 10).
2. Destruction or weakening of springs and/or other suspension elements. Perform an inspection as described in the chapter 1 or 10.
55 The steering wheel is difficult to turn
1. Lack of fluid in the power steering reservoir (chapter 1).
2. Incorrect tire pressure (chapter 1).
3. Incorrect installation of the front wheel angles.
4. Ineffective operation of the power steering (see subsection 19).
5. Steering gear failure (chapter 10).
56 Excessive play in the steering is noted
1. Weakening of the front wheel bearings (chapter 1 or 10).
2. Excessive wear of suspension or steering components (chapter 10).
3. Failure or incorrect adjustment of the steering mechanism (chapter 10).
57 Ineffective operation of power steering
1. Failure of the drive belt or tensioner (chapter 1).
2. Low power steering fluid level (chapter 1).
3. Clogged hydraulic system hoses or tubes. Inspect and make any necessary replacements.
4. Air penetration into the power steering hydraulic system. Perform a system bleed (chapter 10).
58 Excessive overall tire wear is noted
1. Incorrect tire pressure (chapter 1).
2. Tire imbalance. Use the services of a tire repair shop.
3. Damage to wheels. Inspect and replace wheels if necessary.
4. Excessive wear of suspension or steering components (chapter 10).
59 There is excessive wear of the tires on the outer edge
1. Incorrect tire pressure (chapter 1).
2. Increased cornering speed.
3. Non-compliance with the standard front wheel alignment angles. Please contact a service station for adjustment.
4. Deformation of the suspension arm (chapter 10).
60 There is excessive wear of the tires on the inner edge
1. Incorrect tire pressure (chapter 1).
2. Non-compliance with the standard installation angles of the front or rear wheels. Please contact a service station for adjustment.
3. Loose fastenings or wear of steering components (chapter 10).
61 Wear of the tire tread is observed in a certain area
1. Tire imbalance.
2. Damage or deformation of wheels. Inspect and replace wheels if necessary.
3. Unsuitability of tires for use (chapter 1).
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