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 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  
  Check the steering column and 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 D2.
- No : INSTALL new steering column shaft as necessary.
  REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
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 .
D3 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR
- Carry out the STEERING GEAR VALVE test.
- Is the steering gear valve OK?
- Yes : REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION to diagnose suspension system drift/pull/wander.
- No : INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING .