Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

C1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN BEARING 

• Inspect the steering column mounting fasteners and bearing for looseness.
• Are the fasteners and bearing OK? 

Yes 

GO to C2.

No 

TIGHTEN the steering column mounting fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column. REFER to STEERING COLUMN .

C2 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS 

• Carry out the Steering Linkage component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTS .
• Is the steering linkage OK? 

Yes 

REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION to diagnose the suspension components.

No 

INSTALL new steering linkage as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING .