Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
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- C1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN FASTENERS AND 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 . TEST the system for normal operation.
- C2 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
- Carry out the Steering Linkage component test. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE .
- Is the steering linkage OK?
- Yes : REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION to continue diagnosis of the suspension system.
- No : INSTALL a new steering linkage as necessary. REFER to STEERING LINKAGE . TEST the system for normal operation.