| The steering column mounting bolts are loose. |
Tighten the pivot bolt and the mounting bolts to specification. |
| The steering gear is loosely mounted. |
Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to specification. |
| The steering linkage tie rods are loose or damaged. |
Inspect the steering linkage tie rods. If necessary, replace the steering linkage tie rods. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement , or to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (NJ2) Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (NJ1) . |