Symptom Chart - Steering System
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Steering has lack of assist or inconsistent assist | Contaminated power steering fluid Steering gear Power steering pump Restricted power steering lines/hoses |
GO to Pinpoint Test A . |
| Excessive steering wheel play | Steering gear Steering column shaft/U-joints Steering linkage |
GO to Pinpoint Test B . |
| Steering system drift/pull/wander | Steering column shaft/U-joints Steering gear mounts Steering gear valve |
GO to Pinpoint Test C . |
| Poor returnability/sticky steering | Binding steering column shaft/U-joints | INSTALL a new steering column shaft. REFER to Steering Column . |
| Suspension components | To continue the suspension diagnosis, REFER to Suspension System General Information . | |
| Binding steering column bearing(s) | INSTALL a new steering column. REFER to Steering Column . | |
| Binding dash boot seal | INSTALL a new dash boot seal. REFER to Steering Column . | |
| Steering gear | The steering gear cannot be adjusted. INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to Power Steering . | |