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Steering Gear Valve

  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, install a new steering gear. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  2. If the vehicle pulls with the engine OFF, cross-switch the front wheels.
  3. If the vehicle pulls to the opposite side, cross-switch the front and rear wheels on the same side.
  4. If the vehicle pull direction does not change, check the front suspension components, wheel alignment and frame alignment. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .