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Steering Gear Valve Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B3000, and 2002 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in motion, place the transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the engine OFF.
    1. If the vehicle does not pull with the engine OFF, repair or replace the steering gear. See STEERING GEAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  2. If the vehicle pulls with the engine OFF, cross-switch the front wheels.
  3. If the vehicle pulls to the opposite side, cross-switch the front and rear wheels on the same side.
  4. If the vehicle pull direction does not change, check the front suspension components, wheel alignment and frame alignment. See FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS or SPECIFICATIONS .
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