Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

Steering System

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

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




PINPOINT TEST C: EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY

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C1 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE



- Carry out the Steering Linkage Component Test. Steering Linkage
- Is the steering linkage OK?

Yes
GO to C2.

No
INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary.

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C2 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT



- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints and fasteners for looseness.
- Are the U-joints and fasteners OK?

Yes
INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to Steering.

No
TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column shaft. REFER to Steering Column.

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