Steering Gear Valve Test

Steering System






Component Tests

Steering Gear Valve Test

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury. Procedures

If equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system.

2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
- Raise the vehicle until the front wheels are off the ground.

3. NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel while carrying out this step.

Start the engine.

- If the steering wheel rotates in either direction (with no hand input), install a new steering gear.

4. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. Procedures

If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.