Symptom Chart - Steering System
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| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Steering has lack of assist or inconsistent assist | Contaminated power steering fluid Steering gear Power steering pump Restricted power steering lines/hoses |
GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| Excessive steering wheel play | Steering gear Steering column shaft/ coupling Steering linkage |
GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| Steering system drift/pull/ wander | Steering column shaft/U-joints Steering gear Steering gear mounts |
GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| Poor returnability/sticky steering | Binding steering column shaft/coupling U-joints | INSTALL a new steering column shaft. Refer to: Steering Column . |
| Suspension components | To continue the suspension diagnosis. Refer to: Suspension System . | |
| Binding steering column bearing(s) | INSTALL a new steering column. Refer to: Steering Column . | |
| Binding dash boot seal | INSTALL a new dash boot seal. Refer to: Steering Column Opening Seal . | |
| Steering gear | The steering gear cannot be adjusted. INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. Refer to: Steering Gear - Vehicles With: Hydro-Boost™ . |