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 | Check the tire inflation and adjust to specifications. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication. Did you adjust the tire pressure? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 4 |
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Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 5 |
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Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 10 |
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Are either of the tie rod ends abnormally difficult to move? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
7 | Inspect for binding strut bearings or ball joints. Use your hands to push and pull the steering knuckle inboard and outboard. Are either of the steering knuckles abnormally difficult to move? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
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Is the strut abnormally difficult to rotate? | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 |
9 | Perform the Diagnostic System Check. Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
10 | Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment. Did you complete the wheel alignment? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
11 | Replace the outer tie rod end. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
12 | Replace the strut bearing. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
13 | Replace the damaged ball joint. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension. 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 |