12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT
SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM
12-3
SPECIAL TOOLS
Oil seal and bearing install A120E00014
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering (heavy) Front wheel wobbling
•Insufficient tire pressure • Bent rim
• Excessive wheel bearing play
• Bent spoke plate
• Faulty tire
Steers to one side or does not track straight • Improperly tightened axle nut
• Uneven front shock absorbers Soft front shock absorber
• Bent front arm • Weak shock springs
• Bent steering knuckle • Insufficient damper oil
Poor brake performance Front shock absorber noise
• Incorrectly adjusted brake • Slider bending
• Worn brake linings • Loose arm fasteners
• Contaminated brake lining surface • Lack of lubrication
• Worn brake shoes at cam contacting area
• Worn brake drum
• Poorly connected brake arm