Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
1. Verify the customer's concern by driving the vehicle.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical concerns apply:
^ Tire pressure, loose wheels.
^ Loose tie rod ends, inner ball joints.
^ Loose suspension components or ball joints.
^ Loose universal joints.
^ Loose connecting bolts on column intermediate shaft.
^ Loose steering gear assembly.
^ Improper drive belt tension.
^ Binding or misaligned steering column, pump, steering gear.
^ Power steering pump fluid level, hose leak or line restrictions.

3. Rectify any obvious concern(s).
4. If the concern(s) remain after the inspection, determine the condition and go to diagnosis by symptom. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures