Poor Return of Steering Wheel
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Poor Return of Steering Wheel
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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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Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?
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Go to
Step 2
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Go to
Symptoms - Power Steering System
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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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Lubricate the tie rod ends and ball joints, if applicable.
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3.
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Inspect the suspension system for worn or damaged components.
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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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Rotate the steering wheel ONE revolution in both directions.
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Rotate the steering wheel back to the original position.
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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
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Position the wheels straight ahead. Do NOT rotate the steering wheel more than one complete revolution from center.
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Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
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Note the position of the steering wheel and rotate the steering wheel ONE revolution in both directions.
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Rotate the steering wheel back to the original position.
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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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Disconnect both outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.
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Use your hands in order to move the tie rod end studs.
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If abnormally difficult to move, replace the tie rod end. If equipped with recirculating ball steering, ensure that idler and pitman arm joints are not to stiff. Repair if necessary.
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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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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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Repair or replace any abnormally stiff or loose components.
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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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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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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Measurement
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Did you find and complete the repair?
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Go to
Step 12
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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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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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