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alignment | FA-3\n | Steering column binding | Inspect steering column | SR-4\n | Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | SR-57\n\nExcessive play | Front hub bearing worn | Replace front hub bearing | FA-8\n | Main shaft yoke or intermediate shaft yoke worn | Replace main shaft or intermediate shaft |\n | Ball joints worn | Inspect upper and lower ball joints | FA-21\n | Steering system joints worn | Replace steering system joints | SR-57\n | Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | SR-57\n\nAbnormal noise | Steering linkage loose | Tighten steering linkage |\n | Steering system joints worn | Replace steering system joints | SR-57\n | Steering gear out of adjustment or broken | Adjust or repair steering gear | 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