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Pinpoint Test G: Excessive Steering Wheel Play - Steering Gear Mounted EPAS

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NOTE: If a damaged bellows boot(s) was discovered during Inspection and Verification and this pinpoint test DOES NOT lead to the installation of a new EPAS gear or bellows boot(s), then GO to PINPOINT TEST K  to address the damaged boot(s) before returning the vehicle to the customer.
  1. G1: CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT FASTENERS 
    • Inspect the steering column shaft fasteners for looseness.
    • Are the fasteners okay? 
      Yes No
      Go to  G2. TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners.
      REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
  2. G2: CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT U-JOINTS 
    • Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints for looseness.
    • Are the steering column shaft U-joints okay? 
      Yes No
      INSPECT the tie rods and ball joints.
      Go to Shimmy
      INSTALL a new steering column shaft assembly.
      REFER to STEERING COLUMN .