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Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

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