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Steering Gear Valve Test

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  1. With the vehicle in motion, place the transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the engine OFF.
    • If the vehicle does not pull with the engine OFF, repair or install a new steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING article.
  2. If the vehicle pulls with the engine OFF, switch the right side front wheel to the left side of the vehicle and the left side front wheel to the right side of the vehicle.
  3. If the vehicle pulls to the opposite side, switch the front wheels with the rear wheels keeping them on the same side of the vehicle.
  4. If the vehicle pull direction does not change, check the front suspension components, wheel alignment and frame alignment. Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
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