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Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

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  1. C1 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE 
    • Carry out the Steering Linkage Component Tests .
    • Is the steering linkage OK? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C2.
    2. NO  : INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary. REFER to STEERING LINKAGE article.
  2. C2 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT 
    • Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints and fasteners for looseness.
    • Are the U-joints and fasteners OK? 
    1. YES  : CHECK and ADJUST the steering gear meshload as necessary. Refer to Steering Gear Meshload Adjustment .
    2. NO  : TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column shaft. REFER to STEERING COLUMN article.
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