Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

Steering System

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Steering column shaft U-joints
- Steering linkage
- Steering gear


PINPOINT TEST B: EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY

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B1 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE

- Carry out the Steering Linkage Component Test. Component Tests
- Is the steering linkage OK?

Yes
GO to B2.

No
INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary.

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B2 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT

- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints and fasteners for looseness.
- Are the U-joints and fasteners OK?

Yes
INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to Power Steering Steering Gear.

No
TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column shaft. REFER to Steering Column Service and Repair.

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