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Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

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  1. C1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS 
    • Inspect the steering column mounting fasteners and bearings for looseness.
    • Are the fasteners and bearings OK? 
    • Yes  : GO to C2.
    • No  : TIGHTEN the steering column mounting fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column. REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
  2. C2 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS 
    • Carry out the steering linkage component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTS .
    • Is the steering linkage OK?