Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||||
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DEFINITION: Driver is unable to maintain consistent, predictable vehicle driving control in any direction. | |||||||||||
1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
2 | Verify that the directional stability is poor. Does the system operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3 | ||||||||
3 | Inspect the front stabilizer for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 4 | ||||||||
4 | Inspect the following suspension and steering components for wear or damage:
Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||
5 | Inspect the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||
6 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||
7 | Inspect the steering column for looseness. Refer to Looseness in Steering Column in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||
8 | Inspect the steering gear mounting bolts for looseness. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Power Steering. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 | ||||||||
9 | Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment. Did you complete the alignment? | Go to Step 10 | -- | ||||||||
10 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 | ||||||||
