2009-2012 Honda MUV700 Big Red Service Manual, Page 386Get this manual
STEERING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard st.ering Insufficient tire pressure Faulty front tire Incorrect rack guide adjustment Worn or damaged steering column bearing Damaged steering shaft Worn or damaged steering gear box components Damaged suspension components (page' 5-2) Steers to one side or does not track straight Unequal tire pressure Damaged tie-rod, steering gear box or column components Incorrect wheel alignment (page 4-27) Faulty suspension or wheel components (page 15-5 and 17-4) Steering wheel wobbles Loose steering wheel or column fasteners Worn steering shaft splines Noise or vibration when turning the steering wheel Incorrect rack guide adjustment Worn or damaged steering column bearing Loose steering shaft joint fasteners Loose tie-rod joint fasteners Damaged tie-rod ball joint Damaged or deteriorated mounting bushings Loose steering gear box mounting fasteners Worn or damaged steering gear box components