Pinpoint Test O: Heavy Steering / Steering Requires Uneven Effort - Power Steering Solenoid Checks
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- O1: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE POWER STEERING SOLENOID
- Using the manufacturer approved diagnostic system, check for related DTCs and refer to the appropriate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index information
- Check the operation of the power steering solenoid
Is the power steering solenoid functioning correctly?
- Yes : Refer to: DIAGNOSTIC STEPS FOR HEAVY STEERING / STEERING REQUIRES UNEVEN EFFORT
- No
: Using the manufacturer approved diagnostic system, check for related DTCs and refer to the appropriate DTC index. Check again for heavy steering or steering requiring uneven effort. If fault is rectified, perform final checks for heavy or uneven steering effort GO to PINPOINT TEST P .
If fault is still evident, GO to O2.
- O2: REPLACE THE STEERING RACK SOLENOID
- Replace the steering rack solenoid
Is the steering still heavy or requiring uneven effort?
- Yes : Refer to: DIAGNOSTIC STEPS FOR HEAVY STEERING / STEERING REQUIRES UNEVEN EFFORT
- No : When all remedial actions have been completed, perform final checks for heavy or uneven steering effort GO to PINPOINT TEST P .