Step | Action | Yes | No |
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DEFINITION: The steering wheel does not return to center after completing a turn. | |||
1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Verify that memory steer is present. Does the system operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
3 | Ensure that all of the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication. Has the inspection/adjustment been performed? | Go to Step 4 | -- |
4 |
Does the vehicle still exhibit memory steer? | Go to Step 5 | System OK |
5 |
Does the vehicle still exhibit memory steer? | Go to Step 6 | System OK |
6 |
Are either of the tie rod ends abnormally difficult to move? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
7 | Replace the outer tie rod end(s) as necessary. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
8 |
Is the ball joint abnormally difficult to rotate? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 |
9 | Replace the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
10 |
Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 14 |
11 |
Important: Do NOT rotate the steering wheel more than one complete revolution. Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 |
12 |
Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
13 | Repair the steering column as necessary. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
14 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |