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Memory Steer

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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? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .
  2. Verify that memory steer is present. Does the system operate normally? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to next step.
  3. Check the tire inflation and adjust to specifications. Did you adjust the tire pressure? If yes, go to step  14. If no, go to next step.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Lubricate the tie rod ends and the ball joints if applicable. Inspect the suspension system for worn or damaged components. Repair as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  14. If no, go to next step.
  5. Rotate the steering wheel ONE revolution in both directions. Rotate the steering wheel back to the original position. Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  9.
    6. NOTE: Do NOT rotate the steering wheel more than one complete revolution.
  6. Remove the steering column pinch bolt in order to disengage the column from the steering system. Note the position of the steering wheel and rotate the steering wheel ONE revolution in both directions. Rotate the steering wheel back to the original position. Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either direction? If yes, go to step  14. If no, go to next step.
  7. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Disconnect both of the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Use your hands in order to move the tie rod ends. Are either of the tie rod ends abnormally difficult to move? If yes, go to step  10. If no, go to next step.
  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? If yes, go to step  11. If no, go to next step.
  9. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . Did you complete the wheel alignment? After performing wheel alignment, go to step  14.
  10. Replace the outer tie rod end. After replacing tie rod end, go to step  14.
  11. Replace the damaged lower ball joint. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in FRONT SUSPENSION . After repairs, go to step  14.
  12. Replace the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in STEERING GEAR . After repairs, go to step  14.
  13. Repair the steering column as necessary. Refer to STEERING COLUMN . After repairs, go to next step.
  14. Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to step  3.
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