Poor Directional Stability
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Poor Directional Stability
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 toStep 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis |
| 2 | Verify that the directional stability is poor. Does the system operate normally? |
System OK | Go toStep 3 |
| 3 | Inspect the front stabilizer for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go toStep 10 | Go toStep 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the following suspension and steering components for wear or damage:
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go toStep 10 | Go toStep 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis . Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go toStep 10 | Go toStep 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure . Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go toStep 10 | Go toStep 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 toStep 10 | Go toStep 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the steering gear for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go toStep 10 | Go toStep 9 |
| 9 | Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment
in Wheel Alignment. Did you complete the alignment? |
Go toStep 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go toStep 3 |