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Memory Steer

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DEFINITION: The steering wheel does not return to center after completing a turn.

  1. Did you review the system descriptions and perform the necessary inspections? If so, go to next step. If not, see SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .
  2. Verify that memory steer is present. Does the vehicle exhibit memory steer? If so, go to next step. If not, system is OK.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE . Lubricate the tie rod ends and the ball joints if applicable. Inspect the suspension system for worn or damaged components. Repair as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step  15. If not, go to next step.
  4. Rotate the steering wheel ONE revolution in both directions. Rotate the steering wheel to the original position. Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  9.
    1. Disconnect the steering column from the steering gear.
      CAUTION: Do NOT rotate the steering wheel more than one complete revolution.
    2. Note the position of the steering wheel and rotate the steering wheel ONE revolution in both directions.
    3. Rotate the steering wheel back to the original position.
    Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? If so, go to step  14. If not, go to next step.
  6. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Disconnect both of the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Use your hands in order to move the tie rod ends. Are either of the tie rod ends abnormally difficult to move? If so, go to step  10. If not, go to next step.
  7. Inspect for binding strut bearings or lower ball joints. Use your hands in order to rotate the steering knuckles. Are either of the steering knuckles abnormally difficult to move? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  13.
  8. Disconnect the strut from the steering knuckle. Use your hands to rotate the strut. Is the strut abnormally difficult to rotate? If so, go to step  11. If not, go to step  12.
  9. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust the wheel alignment if necessary. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS . Did you complete the wheel alignment? If so, go to step  15.
  10. Replace the outer tie rod end as necessary. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER in POWER STEERING SYSTEM . Did you complete the repair? If so, go to step  15.
  11. Replace the strut bearing. Refer to STRUT, STRUT COMPONENT AND/OR SPRING REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM . Did you complete the repair? If so, go to step  15.
  12. Replace the lower ball joint. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM . Did you complete the repair? If so, go to step  15.
  13. Replace the steering gear as necessary. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT in POWER STEERING SYSTEM . Did you complete the repair? If so, go to step  15.
  14. Replace the steering column as necessary. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN . Did you complete the repair? If so, go to next step.
  15. Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, system is OK. If not, go back to step  3.

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