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 column shaft

- Steering gear

- Steering gear mounts

- Steering column shaft U-joints

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. Refer to Restraints and Safety Systems &/or 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.

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 and General Diagnostics

Is the steering gear valve OK?

Yes
REFER to Suspension &/or Alignment to diagnose suspension system drift/pull/wander.

No
INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary.