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Steering Gear Valve

  1. With the vehicle in motion, place the transmission in N (neutral) and turn the engine OFF.
    1. If the vehicle does not pull with the engine OFF, repair or install a new steering gear. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
    2. If the vehicle pull direction does not change, check the front suspension components and wheel alignment. For additional information, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES and FRONT article.
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