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? | ||
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? | ||
4 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | ||
5 |
Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? | ||
6 |
Important: Do NOT rotate the steering wheel more than one complete revolution. Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? | ||
7 |
Are either of the tie rod ends abnormally difficult to move? | ||
8 | 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? | ||
9 | Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment. Did you complete the wheel alignment? | -- | |
10 | 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? | -- | |
11 | Replace the damaged ball joint. Refer to Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement or Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | -- | |
12 | Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System. Did you complete the repair? | -- | |
13 | Repair the steering column as necessary. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the repair? | -- | |
14 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK |