Step | Action | Value | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Check the tires. Are the tires under-inflated? | -- | ||
2 | Inflate the tires to the specified pressure. Does the steering return continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
3 | Check the power steering return hose. Is the power steering return hose kinked? | -- | ||
4 | Replace the power steering return hose. Does the steering return continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
5 | Check the front wheel alignment. Are the front wheels aligned properly? | -- | ||
6 | Adjust the front wheel alignment to the specifications. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
7 | Check the steering wheel. Is the steering wheel rubbing against the directional signal housing? | -- | ||
8 | Adjust the steering jacket. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
9 | Check the lower coupling flange. Is the lower coupling flange rubbing against the steering gear adjuster plug? | -- | ||
10 | Loosen the pinch bolt. Reconstruct the assembly properly. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
11 | Check the steering shaft bearings. Are the steering shaft bearings tight or frozen? | -- | ||
12 | Replace the bearings. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
13 | Check the steering intermediate shaft shield. Is the steering intermediate shaft shield side-loaded against the shaft assembly? | -- | ||
14 | Eliminate the side-load. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
15 | Check the steering gear. Is the steering gear adjusted too tightly? | -- | ||
16 | Perform the over-center adjustment according to the specifications. Adjust the thrust bearing preload according to the specifications. Does the steering return continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
17 | Check the suspension ball joints. Is the suspension ball sufficiently lubricated? | -- | ||
18 | Lubricate the suspension ball joints. Refer to Maintenance Schedule I in General Information. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
19 | Check the steering linkage. Is the steering linkage sufficiently lubricated? | -- | ||
20 | Lubricate the steering linkage. Refer to Maintenance Schedule I in General Information. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
21 | Check the rubber spacer in the shift tube. Is the rubber spacer binding in the shift tube? | -- | ||
22 | Properly seat the rubber spacer. Lubricate inside the diameter with silicone lubricant. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
23 | Check the valve spool. Is the valve spool stuck or plugged? | |||
24 | Remove the valve spool. Clean the valve spool. Replace the valve spool if necessary. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
25 | Check the steering gear to column alignment. Are the steering gear and column aligned? | -- | ||
26 | Align the steering column. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
27 | Check the tie rod pivots. Are the tie rod pivots centralized? | -- | ||
28 | Adjust the tie rod ends in order to center the pivots. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | System OK | |
29 | Check the steering linkage, the steering shock absorber, and the steering ball joints. Is binding evident in these parts? | -- | System OK | |
30 | Replace the affected parts. Does the return steering continue to be poor? | -- | -- | System OK |
