Poor Directional Stability. Generic Unit Repair 2004

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2004 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Poor Directional Stability

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DEFINITION: Driver is unable to maintain consistent, predictable vehicle driving control in any direction.

Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections?

Verify that the directional stability is poor.

Does the system operate normally?

System OK

Inspect the front stabilizer for the following conditions:

•	Stabilizer fasteners for looseness. Refer to Wheel Bearing Specifications in Front Suspension.

•	Damaged Stabilizer. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.

•	Worn or damaged stabilizer bushings. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement in Front Suspension.

•	Damaged or missing stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Inspect the following suspension and steering components for wear or damage:

•	Control Arms, refer to Upper Control Arm Replacement or Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.

•	Ball Joints, refer to Ball Joint Inspection .

•	Inner and outer tie rod ends, refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement or Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement in Power Steering System {or Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement or Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement In Steering Linkage.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Inspect the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Inspect the steering column for looseness. Refer to Looseness in Steering Column in Steering Wheel and Column.