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Pinpoint Test D: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander
Steering System
Pinpoint Test D: 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
PINPOINT TEST D : STEERING SYSTEM DRIFT/PULL/WANDER
D1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
NOTE: Be sure to keep the clockspring centered when disconnecting the intermediate shaft.
- Check the steering column and steering column shaft for grounding.
- Disconnect the steering column steering column shaft at the steering column.
- Inspect the steering column steering column shaft U-joints for looseness or wear.
Are the steering column intermediate shaft U-joints OK?
Yes
GO to D2.
No
INSTALL a new steering column shaft as necessary.
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.
D3 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR
- Carry out the Steering Gear Valve Component Test. Component Tests
Is the steering gear valve OK?
Yes
REFER to Suspension &/or Alignment to diagnose suspension system drift/pull/wander.
No
REPAIR or INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary.