Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning
Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Power Steering System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System |
| 2 | Verify that the steering wheel surges or jerks while turning. Does the steering wheel surge or jerk while turning? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect the front suspension for worn or binding components. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 |
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Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the intermediate steering shaft for wear or a binding condition. Is the intermediate steering shaft worn or binding? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the steering gear for wear or a binding condition. Is the steering gear worn or binding? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the steering column for wear or a binding condition. Is the steering column worn or binding? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the power steering assist motor for an indication of excessive heat. Does the power steering assist motor appear to be overheated? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 13 |
| 9 |
NOTE:
Allow the power steering assist motor to cool and retest the system.Did you correct the condition?Do not perform excessive parking lot maneuvers during testing. Excessive parking lot maneuvers can cause the power steering assist motor to heat up. |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 10 | Replace the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 11 | Replace the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 12 | Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 13 | Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement
. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |