Pinpoint Test A: Heavy Steering/Steering Requires Uneven Effort - Steering System Free Play Checks
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- A1: OUTER BALL JOINT CHECKS
- Refer to: STEERING LINKAGE INSPECTION AND BACKLASH (FREE PLAY) CHECK ; the tie-rod wear checks guidance in this service information and check for excess free play in the outer ball joints.
Is there excess free play in the outer ball joints?
- Yes
: Replace the outer ball joints as required 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 B .
If fault is still evident, GO to A2.
- No: GO to A2.
- A2: INNER BALL JOINT CHECKS
- Refer to: STEERING LINKAGE INSPECTION AND BACKLASH (FREE PLAY) CHECK ; the tie-rod wear checks guidance in this service information and check for excess free play in the inner ball joints.
Is there excess free play in the inner ball joints?
- Yes
: Replace the inner ball joints as required 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 B .
If fault is still evident, replace the steering rack assembly. When all remedial actions have been completed, perform final checks for heavy or uneven steering effort, GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
- No : Replace the steering rack assembly. When all remedial actions have been completed, perform final checks for heavy or uneven steering effort, GO to PINPOINT TEST B .