Pinpoint Test C: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander

Steering System

Pinpoint Test C: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander

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


PINPOINT TEST C: STEERING SYSTEM DRIFT/PULL/WANDER

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C1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT

NOTE: Be sure to keep the clockspring centered when disconnecting the intermediate shaft.

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

Yes
GO to C2.

No
INSTALL a new steering column shaft as necessary.

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C2 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING

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

Yes
GO to C3.

No
INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary.

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C3 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 Description and Operation to diagnose suspension system drift/pull/wander.

No
INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary.

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