Pinpoint Test C: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander

C1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
NOTE: Be sure to keep the clockspring centered when disconnecting the intermediate shaft. Refer to the appropriate BODY article for the procedure.
- Check the steering column shaft for grounding.
- Disconnect the steering column shaft at the steering column.
- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints for looseness or wear.
- Are the steering column shaft U-joints OK?
  - Yes : GO to C2 .
  - No : INSTALL a new steering column shaft as necessary. REFER to STEERING COLUMN article.
C2 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING
- Check the steering gear mounts for looseness or wear.
- Are the steering gear mounts OK?
  - Yes : GO to C3 .
  - No : INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING SYSTEM article.
C3 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR
- Carry out the STEERING GEAR VALVE COMPONENT TEST in this service information.
- Is the steering gear valve OK?
  - Yes : REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article to diagnose suspension system drift/pull/wander.
  - No : INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING SYSTEM article.