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Steering Gear Valve Test




Steering System

Component Tests

Steering Gear Valve Test

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
- Raise the vehicle until the front wheels are off the ground.

2. NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel while carrying out this step.

Start the engine.

- If the steering wheel rotates in either direction (with no hand input), install a new steering gear. Refer to Steering.