Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

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C1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN BEARING
- Inspect the steering column mounting fasteners and bearing for looseness.
- Are the fasteners and bearing OK?
- Yes : GO to C2.
- No : TIGHTEN the steering column mounting fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column. REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
C2 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
- Carry out the Steering Linkage component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTS .
- Is the steering linkage OK?
- Yes : REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION to diagnose the suspension components.
- No : INSTALL new steering linkage as necessary. REFER to STEERING LINKAGE .