| Symptom | Possible cause | Remedy |
| Hard steering | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
| Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint | Replace |
| Low tire pressure | Adjust |
| No power assist | Repair and replace |
| Poor return of steering wheel to center | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
| Poor or rough ride | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
| Malfunctioning shock absorber | Repair or replace |
| Broken or worn stabilizer | Replace |
| Broken or worn coil spring | Replace |
| Worn lower arm bushing | Replace the lower arm assembly |
| Abnormal tire wear | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
| Improper tire pressure | Adjust |
| Malfunctioning shock absorber | Replace |
| Wandering | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
| Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint | Repair |
| Loose or worn lower arm bushing | Retighten or replace |
| Vehicle pulls to one side | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
| Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint | Replace |
| Broken or worn coil spring | Replace |
| Bent lower arm | Repair |
| Steering wheel shimmy | Improper front wheel alignment | Correct |
| Poor turning resistance of lower arm ball joint | Replace |
| Broken or worn stabilizer | Replace |
| Worn lower arm bushing | Replace |
| Malfunctioning shock absorber | Replace |
| Broken or worn coil spring | Replace |