Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Inspect for proper lubrication in the ball joints and tire rod ends. Are the ball joints and the tire rods properly lubricated? | -- | Go to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension | |
2 | Inspect for a bind in the ball joints. Is there bind in the ball joints? | -- | Go to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension | |
3 | Inspect for a bind in the steering column. Is there a bind in the steering column? | -- | Go to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column--Standard | |
4 | Inspect for proper balance of the valve and pinion. Are the valve and pinion properly balanced? | -- | Go to Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle in Power Steering System | |
5 | Inspect for proper rack bearing preload. Is the rack bearing preload appropriate? | -- | Go to Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle in Power Steering System | |
6 | Inspect to ensure that the intermediate shaft is not binding on the steering gear. Is the intermediate shaft binding on the steering gear? | -- | Go to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Standard | |
7 | Inspect for proper positioning of the intermediate shaft boot. Is the intermediate shaft boot mispositioned? | -- | Go to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Standard | |
8 | Inspect for proper wheel alignment. Are the wheels properly aligned? | -- | System OK | Go to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment |
