Pinpoint Test E: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander

Steering System






Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test E: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Steering gear
- Steering column shaft
- Steering column shaft/U-joints
- Steering gear mounts
- Suspension components



PINPOINT TEST E: STEERING SYSTEM DRIFT/PULL/WANDER

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E1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT


NOTE: Be sure to keep the clockspring centered when disconnecting the steering column shaft.

- 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 E2.

No
INSTALL a new steering column shaft as necessary.

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E2 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING


- Check the steering gear mounts for looseness or wear.
- Are the steering gear mounts OK?

Yes
GO to E3.

No
INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary.

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E3 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR


- Carry out the Steering Gear Valve Component Test. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- Is the steering gear valve OK?

Yes
REFER to Suspension to diagnose suspension system drift/pull/wander. Testing and Inspection

No
INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary.

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