Pinpoint Test G: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
NOTE:
If a damaged bellows boot(s) was discovered during Inspection and Verification and this pinpoint test DOES NOT lead to the installation of a new EPAS gear or bellows boot(s), then go to PINPOINT TEST K to address the damaged boot(s) before returning the vehicle to the customer.
- G1: CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT FASTENERS
- Inspect the steering column shaft fasteners for looseness.
- Are the fasteners okay?
Yes: No: Go to G2. TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners.
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- G2: CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT U-JOINTS
- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints for looseness.
- Are the steering column shaft U-joints okay?
Yes: No: INSPECT the tie rods and ball joints.
Go to SHIMMY OR FEEDBACK (RATTLE, CHUCKLE OR KNOCKING NOISE) - ROUGHNESS IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER ROUGH SURFACESINSTALL a new steering column shaft assembly. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SHAFT .