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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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Verify the customer complaint |
Test the vehicle on a shop hoist or road test. It may be necessary to compare to a like vehicle to determine if an issue is present. |
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DTCs are present |
Confirm and repair the condition that set DTC. Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle |
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Wheel alignment out of specification. |
Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment |
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Binding in the outer tie rod ends. |
Lubricate the outer tie rod ends. Inspect the outer tie rods. Steering Linkage Inspection |
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Binding in the ball joints. |
Inspect the ball joints. Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Inspection |
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Binding in the upper intermediate steering shaft. |
Replace the upper intermediate steering shaft. Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement |
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Binding in the intermediate steering shaft. |
Replace the intermediate steering shaft. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement |
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Binding in the steering column |
Replace the steering column. Steering Column Replacement |
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Binding in the inner tie rod ends. |
Inspect the inner tie rods. Steering Linkage Inspection |
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Binding in the steer gear boots. |
Replace the steering gear boot. Steering Gear Boot Replacement |
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Binding in the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear. |
Replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear. Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement |
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Binding in the front wheel drive shaft inner joint or boot. |
Replace the front wheel drive shaft. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side |
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