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 Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label . Did you adjust the tire pressure? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 4 |
4 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 5 |
5 |
Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
6 |
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 13 | Go to Step 7 |
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Are either of the tie rod ends abnormally difficult to move? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
8 | Inspect for binding 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 11 | Go to Step 9 |
9 | Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement . Did you complete the wheel alignment? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
10 | Replace the outer tie rod end. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
11 | Replace the lower ball joint. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
12 | Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
13 | Repair the steering column as necessary. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . 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 |