Symptom
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Probable cause
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Remedy
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play in steering
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Loose yoke plug
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Retighten
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Loose steering gear mounting bolts
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Replace
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Loose or worn tie rod end
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Retighten or replace as necessary
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Steering wheel does not return properly
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Excessive turning resistance of tie rod end
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Replace
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Yoke plug excessively tight
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Adjust
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Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly
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Replace
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Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket Worn steering shaft joint and/or
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Retighten
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Worn steering shaft joint and/or body grommet
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Correct or replace
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Distorted rack
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Replace
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Damaged pinion bearing
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Replace
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Rattling or chucking noise in the rack and pinion
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Interference with hoses from vehicle body
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Reposition
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Loose gear box bracket
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Retighten
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Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint
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Retighten
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