Pinpoint Test D: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander

Steering System

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test D: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Steering column shaft
- Steering gear
- Steering gear mounts
- Steering column shaft U-joints
- Steering column torsion bar



PINPOINT TEST D: STEERING SYSTEM DRIFT/PULL/WANDER

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D1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT


- NOTE: Be sure to keep the clockspring centered when disconnecting the intermediate shaft. Refer to Air Bag Systems.
- 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 D2.

No
INSTALL new steering column shaft as necessary.

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D2 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING


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

Yes
GO to D3.

No
INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary.

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D3 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR


- Carry out the Steering Column Torsion Bar Test. Steering Column Torsion Bar Test
- Is the steering column 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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