Pinpoint Test C : Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander
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- C1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
- Center the clockspring before disconnecting the intermediate shaft. Refer to: Clockspring Adjustment .
- 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 C2 No INSTALL new steering column shaft as necessary. Refer to: Steering Column Lower Shaft . or REFER to: Steering Column Upper Shaft . - 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. Refer to: Steering Gear - Vehicles With: Hydro-Boost™ . - C3 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR
- Carry out the Steering Gear Valve Test .
Is the steering gear valve OK?
Yes To diagnose suspension system drift/ pull/wander. Refer to: Suspension System . No INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. Refer to: Steering Gear - Vehicles With: Hydro-Boost™ .