Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Check for proper lubrication in the ball joints and tire rod ends. Are the ball joints and the tire rods properly lubricated? | -- | ||
2 | Check for a bind in the ball joints. Is there bind in the ball joints? | -- | ||
3 | Check for a bind in the steering column. Is there a bind in the steering column? | -- | Go to Steering Wheel and Column in Steering, Suspension, Tires and Wheels | |
4 | Check for proper balance of the valve and pinion. Are the valve and pinion properly balanced? | -- | Go to Steering Wheel and Column in Steering, Suspension, Tires and Wheels | |
5 | Check for proper rack bearing preload? Is the rack bearing preload appropriate? | -- | Go to Steering Wheel and Column in Steering, Suspension, Tires and Wheels | |
6 | Check to ensure that the intermediate shaft is not binding on the steering gear. Is the intermediate shaft binding on the steering gear? | -- | Go to Steering Wheel and Column in Steering, Suspension, Tires and Wheels | |
7 | Check for proper positioning of the intermediate shaft boot. Is the intermediate shaft boot mispositioned? | -- | Go to Steering Wheel and Column in Steering, Suspension, Tires and Wheels | |
8 | Check for proper wheel alignment. Are the wheels properly aligned? | -- | System OK | Go to Steering Wheel and Column in Steering, Suspension, Tires and Wheels |
