Workman MD/MDXPage 7 -- 4Chassis
Suspension and Steering (continued)
Problem Possible Cause
Front end shimmies. Front wheel lug nuts are loose.
Front wheel bearings are loose or worn.
Steering linkage is loose or worn.
Tie rod ends are loose or worn.
Front wheel alignment (toe--in) is incorrect.
Rubber shock insert or spindle bushings in A--arm are loose or
worn.
Steering is hard. Tire pressure is low or uneven between tires.
Steering linkage is binding or damaged.
Front wheel alignment (toe--in) is incorrect.
Steering gearbox is damaged or worn.
Vehicle pulls to one side when not
braking.
Tire pressure is low or uneven between tires.
Front wheel alignment (toe--in) is incorrect.
Steering or suspension component may be damaged.
Brakes
Problem Possible Cause
Brake pedal goes to the floor. Rear brake shoes are excessively worn.
Front brake pads are excessively worn.
Brake fluid level in master cylinder is low.
Brake fluid leak exists at hose, caliper or wheel cylinder.
Brake master cylinder is faulty.
Brake pedal is spongy. Brake shoes are not burnished.
Air is trapped in brake lines.
Ground speed is too fast ( see Chapter 5 -- Drive Train).
Engine has excessive run--on when accelerator pedal is released
due to carburetor not fully closing (see Engine Chapter).
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