Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Power Steering System Description and Operation

Verify a poor return of the steering wheel is present.

Does the system operate normally?

System OK

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Check for incorrect tire inflation. Refer to Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label in General Information.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Check for a binding or worn tie rod end.

Is the tie rod binding or worn?

Go to Step 8

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Check for a worn or binding intermediate shaft.

Is the intermediate shaft worn or binding?

Go to Step 9

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Check for worn a or binding ball joint.

Are the ball joints worn or binding?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

Check for proper alignment of the front suspension. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.

Did you complete the wheel alignment?

Go to Step 11

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Replace the outer tie rod end. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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Replace the intermediate Shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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Replace the ball joint. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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