Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

Steering System

Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Steering column shaft U-joints

- Steering linkage

- Steering gear

PINPOINT TEST B : EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY

B1 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE

- Carry out the Steering Linkage Component Test Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

Is the steering linkage OK?

Yes
GO to B2.

No
INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary.

B2 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.