Poor Directional Stability

NOTE: The driver is unable to maintain consistent, predictable vehicle driving control in any direction.

Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? If so, go to next step. If not, go to SYMPTOMS - SUSPENSION GENERAL DIAGNOSIS .
Verify that the vehicle exhibits poor directional stability. Does the system operate normally? If so, then system is okay. If not, go to next step.
Inspect the front stabilizer for the following conditions:
- Stabilizer fasteners for looseness. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
- Damaged Stabilizer. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
- Worn or damaged stabilizer bushings. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
- Damaged or missing stabilizer links. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 10. If not, go to next step.
Inspect the steering and suspension components for wear or damage. Repair as necessary.
- Control Arms, refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT or LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM .
- Ball Joints, refer to BALL JOINT INSPECTION .
- Tie rod ends, refer to TIE ROD REPLACEMENT in STEERING LINKAGE (NON-RACK & PINION) .
Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 10. If not, go to next step.
Inspect the wheel bearings. See WHEEL BEARINGS DIAGNOSIS . Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 10. If not, go to next step.
Inspect the vehicle trim height. See TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE . Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 10. If not, go to next step.
Inspect the steering column for looseness. Refer to LOOSENESS IN STEERING COLUMN in STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN . Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 10. If not, go to next step.
Inspect the steering gear for the following conditions:
- Steering gear mounting bolts for looseness. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS in POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
- Pitman shaft over-center adjustment. Refer to PITMAN SHAFT OVER-CENTER PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT - OFF VEHICLE in POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
Did you find and correct the condition? If so, go to step 10. If not, go to next step.
Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. See MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES . After alignment is complete, go to next step.
Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? If so, then system is okay. If not, go to step 3.