Poor Directional Stability

Step	Action	Yes	No
DEFINITION: Driver is unable to maintain consistent, predictable vehicle driving control in any direction.
1	Did you review the system descriptions and perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
2	Verify that the vehicle exhibits poor directional stability. Does the vehicle exhibit poor directional stability?	Go to Step 3	System OK
3	Inspect the stabilizer components for wear or damage. Replace components as necessary. Refer to the following procedures: Fastener Tightening Specifications for the front suspension Stabilizer Shaft Replacement for the front suspension Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement for the front suspension Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement for the front suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications for the rear suspension Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (All Wheel Drive and GT) or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (Except All Wheel Drive and GT) for the rear suspension Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 4
4	Inspect the steering and suspension components for wear or damage. Replace components as necessary. Refer to the following procedures: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement . Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement for the front suspension Lower Control Arm Replacement for the front suspension Strut Assembly Replacement for the front suspension Rear Axle Replacement (Except All Wheel Drive and GT) for the rear suspension Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 5
5	Inspect the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 6
6	Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection (AWD and GT) or Trim Height Inspection (Except AWD and GT) . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 7
7	Inspect the fasteners on the steering column for looseness. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 8
8	Inspect the fasteners on the steering gear for looseness. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 9
9	Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust the alignment as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement . Did you complete the alignment?	Go to Step 10	-
10	Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3