Poor Directional Stability
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 to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis |
| 2 | Verify that the directional stability is poor. Does the system operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect the front stabilizer for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the following suspension and steering components for wear or damage:
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis . Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure . Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the steering column for looseness. Refer to Looseness in Steering Column
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the steering gear for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment
. Did you complete the alignment? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |