Symptom Chart - Steering System

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Steering has lack of assist or inconsistent assist	Contaminated power steering fluid Steering gear Power steering pump Restricted power steering lines/hoses	GO to Pinpoint Test A
Excessive steering wheel play	Steering gear Steering column shaft/ coupling Steering linkage	GO to Pinpoint Test B
Steering system drift/pull/ wander	Steering column shaft/Ujoints Steering gear Steering gear mounts	GO to Pinpoint Test C
Poor returnability/sticky steering	Binding steering column shaft/coupling U-joints	INSTALL a new steering column shaft. Refer to: Steering Column .
	Suspension components	To continue the suspension diagnosis. Refer to: Suspension System .
	Binding steering column bearing(s)	INSTALL a new steering column. Refer to: Steering Column .
	Binding dash boot seal	INSTALL a new dash boot seal.
	Steering gear	The steering gear cannot be adjusted. INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. Refer to: Steering Gear .