Pinpoint Test D: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

Steering System






Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test D: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

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



PINPOINT TEST D: EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY

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D1 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE


- Carry out the Steering Linkage Component Test. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
- Is the steering linkage OK?

Yes
GO to D2.

No
INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary.

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D2 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT


- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints and fasteners for looseness.
- Are the U-joints and fasteners OK?

Yes
INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary.

No
TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column shaft.
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