In what circumstance is it advisable to check and inspect the vehicle's steering system?

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It is essential to check the steering when, driving on a level, straight roadway, the vehicle pulls to the left or to the right when you slightly let go of the steering wheel. This symptom usually points to an alignment fault in the wheels, uneven pressures, or wear and play in the ball joints and steering rods. By contrast, if the wheels bounce on potholes, the fault lies in the suspension system (defective shock absorbers), not in the steering. It is also false that the steering is exempt from maintenance, since it requires periodic checks of the alignment angles, boots, ball joints and power steering fluid levels.

In what circumstance is it advisable to check and inspect the vehicle's steering system?

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