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Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

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  1. B1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS 
    • Inspect the steering column mounting fasteners and bearings for looseness.
    • Are the fasteners and bearings OK? 

    Yes:  GO to  B2.

    No:  TIGHTEN the steering column mounting fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN for the procedure.

  2. B2 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS 

    Yes:  Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION or REAR SUSPENSION for the procedure, to diagnose suspension components.

    No:  INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary. Refer to STEERING COLUMN for the procedure.

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