Inspection & Verification
- Verify the customer's concern by operating the steering system while driving to duplicate the condition.
- Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical concerns apply:
- Tire pressure, loose wheels.
- Loose tie rod ends, inner ball sockets.
- Loose connecting bolts on column intermediate shaft.
- Loose steering gear assembly.
- Improper drive belt tension.
- Binding or misaligned steering column.
- Power steering pump, fluid level, hose leak or line restrictions.
- If inspection reveals an obvious concern that is repairable, correct the concern before continuing with Inspection and Verification. If no obvious concern is located, investigate fault by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX table under SYMPTOM TESTS.