Regal Estate Wagon V6-252 4.1L VIN 4 4-BBL (1982)
Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection
Poor Return of Steering
1.
Frozen steering shaft bearings.
2.
Lower coupling flange rubbing against adjuster.
3.
Tires not inflated properly.
4.
Incorrect caster and toe-in.
5.
Tight steering linkage.
6.
Steering gear or column misalignment.
7.
Tight suspension ball joints.
8.
Steering adjustment tight.
9.
Thrust bearing adjustment tight.
10.
Tight sector-to-rack piston adjustment.
11.
Rack piston nut and worm preload too tight.
12.
Sticky valve spool.
13.
Lack of lubricant in suspension joints and steering linkage.
14.
Steering wheel rubbing against directional signal housing.
15.
Rubber spacer in shift tube is rubbing steering shaft.
