Step
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Action
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Yes
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No
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DEFINITION: After completing a turn, extra steering input is
required for the steering wheel to return to center.
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1
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Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary
inspections?
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Go to Step 2
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Go to
Power Steering System Description and Operation
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2
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Verify that poor return of the steering wheel is present.
Does the system operate normally?
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System OK
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Go to Step 3
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3
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2. |
Lubricate the tie rod ends and ball joints, if
applicable. |
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3. |
Inspect the suspension system for worn or damaged
components. |
Did you find and correct the condition?
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Go to Step 12
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Go to Step 4
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4
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1. |
Rotate the steering wheel ONE revolution in both
directions. |
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2. |
Rotate the steering wheel back to the original
position. |
Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either
direction?
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Go to Step 5
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Go to Step 10
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5
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Note: Position the wheels
straight ahead. Do NOT rotate the steering wheel more than one
complete revolution from center.
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1. |
Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the
steering column. |
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2. |
Note the position of the steering wheel and rotate
the steering wheel ONE revolution in both directions. |
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3. |
Rotate the steering wheel back to the original
position. |
Was the steering wheel abnormally difficult to rotate in either
direction?
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Go to Step 11
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Go to Step 6
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6
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Inspect the intermediate shaft for stiff or loose joints. Repair
or replace as necessary.
Did you find and complete the repair?
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Go to Step 12
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Go to Step 7
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7
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2. |
Disconnect both outer tie rod ends from the
steering knuckles. |
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3. |
Use your hands in order to move the tie rod end
studs. |
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4. |
If abnormally difficult to move, replace the tie
rod end. |
Did you find and complete the repair?
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Go to Step 12
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Go to Step 8
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8
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1. |
Use your hands to rotate the steering knuckle
inboard and outboard in order to inspect for a binding strut
bearings, ball joints, or axle. |
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2. |
Repair or replace any abnormally stiff or loose
components. |
Did you find and complete the repair?
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Go to Step 12
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Go to Step 9
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9
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Inspect for binding in the steering gear. If a binding is present
repair or replace the steering gear.
Did you find and complete the repair?
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Go to Step 12
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Go to Step 10
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10
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement .
Did you find and complete the repair?
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Go to Step 12
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-
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11
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Inspect the steering column for a binding. If a binding is
present, repair or replace the steering column as necessary.
Did you find and complete the repair?
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Go to Step 12
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-
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12
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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
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System OK
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-
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