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Memory Steer

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NOTE: The steering wheel does not return to center after completing a turn.
  1. Did you review the general description and perform the necessary inspections? If so, proceed to next step. If not, see SYMPTOMS (SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS) .
  2. Verify that memory steer is present. Does the system operate normally? If so, system is okay. If not, proceed to next step.
  3. Ensure that all of the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. When complete, proceed to next step.
  4. Lubricate the tie rod ends and the ball joints if applicable. Inspect the suspension system for worn or damaged components. Repair as necessary. Road test the vehicle in order to verify the customer complaint. Does the vehicle still exhibit memory steer? If so, proceed to next step. If not, system is okay.
  5. Check for proper wheel alignment. See GRAND PRIX . Road test the vehicle in order to verify the customer complaint. Does the vehicle still exhibit memory steer? If so, proceed to next step. If not, system is okay.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Disconnect both of the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. See TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER . Use your hands in order to move the tie rod ends. Are either of the tie rod ends abnormally difficult to move? If so, proceed to next step. If not, go to step  8.
  7. Replace the outer tie rod ends as necessary. See TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER . When complete, go to step  17.
  8. Inspect for binding strut bearings and lower ball joints. Use your hands to push and pull the front of the wheels inboard and outboard. Are either of the struts abnormally difficult to move? If so, go to step  10. If not, proceed to next step.
  9. Remove the tire/wheel. Disconnect the strut from the steering knuckle. Use your hands to rotate the strut. Is the strut abnormally difficult to rotate? If so, proceed to next step. If not, go to step  11.
  10. Replace the strut bearing. See STRUT ASSEMBLY in FRONT SUSPENSION . When complete, go to step  17.
  11. Use your hands in order to rotate the steering knuckle/ball joint. Is the steering knuckle/ball joint abnormally difficult to rotate? If so, proceed to next step. If not, go to step  13.
  12. Replace the lower ball joint. See BALL JOINT in FRONT SUSPENSION . When complete, go to step  17.
  13. Raise and support the vehicle. Rotate the steering wheel one revolution in either direction. Rotate the steering wheel back to the original position. Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? If so, proceed to next step. If not, go to step  17.
  14. Disconnect the intermediate shaft. Do not rotate the steering wheel more than one complete revolution. Note the position of the steering wheel and rotate the steering wheel one revolution in either direction. Rotate the steering wheel back to the original position as previously noted. Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? If so, go to step  16. If not, proceed to next step.
  15. Repair the steering gear as necessary. See REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS . Road test the vehicle in order to verify the customer complaint. When complete, go to step  17.
  16. Repair the steering column as necessary. When complete, proceed to next step.
  17. Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, system is okay. If not, go to step  3.
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