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Steering Gear Valve

  1. With the vehicle in motion, place the transaxle in NEUTRAL and turn the engine OFF.
    1. If the vehicle does not pull with the engine OFF, repair or install a new steering gear. Refer to STEERING GEAR  .
    2. If the vehicle pulls with the engine OFF, cross-switch the front wheels.
  2. If the vehicle pulls to the opposite side, cross-switch the front and rear wheels on the same side.
  3. If the vehicle pull direction does not change, check the front suspension components, wheel alignment and frame alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .