Pinpoint Test D: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander

Steering System

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test D: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Steering gear
- Steering column shaft
- Steering column shaft U-joints
- Steering gear mounts


PINPOINT TEST D: STEERING SYSTEM DRIFT/PULL/WANDER

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D1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT


NOTE: Be sure to keep the clockspring centered when disconnecting the intermediate shaft. Refer to the appropriate information for the procedure.

- Check the steering column and steering column shaft for grounding.
- Disconnect the steering column steering column shaft at the steering column.
- Inspect the steering column steering column shaft U-joints for looseness or wear.
- Are the steering column intermediate shaft U-joints OK?

Yes
GO to D2.

No
INSTALL a new steering column shaft as necessary. REFER to Steering Column Steering Column.

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D2 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING


- Check the steering gear mounts for looseness or wear.
- Are the steering gear mounts OK?

Yes
GO to D3.

No
INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to Power Steering Removal and Replacement.

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D3 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR


- Carry out the Steering Gear Valve Component Test. Steering Gear Valve Test
- Is the steering gear valve OK?

Yes
REFER to Suspension System - General Information Suspension System - General Information to diagnose suspension system drift/pull/wander.

No
REPAIR or INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to Power Steering Removal and Replacement.

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