LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2003 >> Safari Van Cargo, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1012 (Suspension System General Diagnosis) >> Diagnostic Information and Procedures >> Memory Steer

Memory Steer

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado, and 2003 GMC Sierra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Memory Steer

Step Action Yes No
DEFINITION: The steering wheel does not return to center after completing a turn.
1 Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? Go toStep 2  Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis 
2 Verify that memory steer is present.
Does the system operate normally?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
3 Check the tire inflation and adjust to specifications. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication.
Did you adjust the tire pressure?		 Go toStep 14  Go toStep 4 
4
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Lubricate the tie rod ends and the ball joints if applicable.
  3. Inspect the suspension system for worn or damaged components.
  4. Repair as necessary.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go toStep 14  Go toStep 5 
5
  1. Rotate the steering wheel ONE revolution in both directions.
  2. Rotate the steering wheel back to the original position.
Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction?		 Go toStep 6  Go toStep 7 
6
  1. Remove the steering column pinch bolt in order to disengage the steering column from the intermediate shaft.
    2. IMPORTANT: Do NOT rotate the steering wheel more than one complete revolution.
  2. Note the position of the steering wheel and rotate the steering wheel ONE revolution in both directions.
  3. Rotate the steering wheel back to the original position.
Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction?		 Go toStep 13  Go toStep 7 
7
  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tire and Wheel.
  2. Disconnect both of the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage or Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering.
  3. Use your hands in order to move the tie rod ends.
Are either of the tie rod ends abnormally difficult to move?		 Go toStep 10  Go toStep 8 
8 Inspect for binding ball joints. Use your hands to push and pull the steering knuckle inboard and outboard.
Are either of the steering knuckles abnormally difficult to move?		 Go toStep 11  Go tostep 9 
9 Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/Rear Wheel Steering)Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/o Rear Wheel Steering) in Wheel Alignment.
Did you complete the wheel alignment?		 Go toStep 14  -
10 Replace the outer tie rod end. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Steering Linkage or Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go toStep 14  -
11 Replace the lower ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement (Coil Spring Suspension)Lower Ball Joint Replacement (Torsion Bar Suspension) in Front Suspension.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go toStep 14  -
12 Replace the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion)Power Steering Gear Replacement (Non Rack and Pinion) in Power Steering System.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go toStep 14  -
13 Repair the steering column as necessary. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Did you complete the repair?		 Go toStep 14  -
14 Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go toStep 3 
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals