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Poor Directional Stability

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NOTE: The 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? If so, go to next step. If not, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .
  2. Verify that the vehicle exhibits poor directional stability. Does the system operate normally? If so, then system is okay. If not, go to next step.
  3. Inspect the stabilizer shaft, links, and insulators for wear or damage. Replace as necessary. Does the vehicle still exhibit poor directional stability? If so, go to next step. If not, then system is okay.
  4. Inspect the lower control arms, ball joints and tie rods for wear or damage. Repair as necessary. Does the vehicle still exhibit poor directional stability? If so, go to next step. If not, then system is okay.
  5. Inspect the wheel bearings/hubs for looseness or excessive lateral runout. See WHEEL BEARINGS DIAGNOSIS . Does the vehicle still exhibit poor directional stability? If so, go to next step. If not, then system is okay.
  6. Inspect the vehicle trim height. See TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE . Repair as necessary. Does the vehicle still exhibit poor directional stability? If so, go to next step. If not, then system is okay.
  7. Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . Does the vehicle still exhibit poor directional stability? If so, go to next step. If not, then system is okay.
  8. Inspect the steering column for looseness. Refer to LOOSENESS IN STEERING COLUMN in STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN . Repair as necessary. After repair is complete, go to next step.
  9. Inspect the steering gear mounting bolts for looseness. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS in POWER STEERING SYSTEM . Repair as necessary. After repair, go to next step.
  10. Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, then system is okay. If not, go to step  3.
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