Steering Gear (11.01)

Make

Aston Martin

Model

DB9 Factory Workshop Manual

Year

Issue 2, 2005

Section

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Steering Gear (11.01)

Diagnostics

Symptom Chart

Symptom	Possible Cause	Action
Vehicle wanders from side to side on the road when driven straight ahead with the steering wheel held firmly.	Incorrect tyre size or pressure.	Check for correct tyre size. Adjust tyre pressures.
	Vehicle unevenly loaded or overloaded.	Adjust load.
	Loose or worn tie-rods or tie-rod ends.	New tie-rod end or steering gear.
	Steering gear bolts loose or damaged.	Tighten. New bolts.
	Loose or worn suspension ball joint(s).	New suspension ball joint assembly.
	Steering column universal joint pinch bolt loose.	Tighten pinch bolt.
	Incorrect toe adjustment.	Adjust as required.
	Loose or worn rear suspension.	Tighten if loose. New rear suspension components.
	Steering gear bushes worn or damaged.	New steering gear.

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