Steering System - General Information

• Specifications
  • General Specifications
• Description And Operation
  • Steering System
• Diagnostic Tests
  • Steering System
    • Notes
    • Principles of Operation
    • Inspection and Verification
      • Notes
      • Tools For Steering System Noise Diagnosis
        • Combination EngineEAR/ChassisEAR
        • EngineEAR Basic Unit
      • Steering System Symptom Definitions
        • Notes
        • Drift/Pull
        • Excessive Steering Wheel Play
        • Lack of Assist or Inconsistent Assist
        • Poor Returnability/Sticky Steering
        • Wander
      • Steering System Noise Definitions
        • Belt Squeal
        • Chirp
        • Clonk
        • Clunk
        • Cold Start Noise
        • Column Rattle
        • Hiss
        • Grinding
        • Grunt (Squawk)
        • Knock
        • Moan
        • Shudder
        • Squeak
        • Whine
        • Whistle
    • Symptom Charts
    • Pinpoint Tests
      • Pinpoint Test A: Steering Has Lack of Assist or Inconsistent Assist
        • Notes
        • Pinpoint Test A: Steering Has Lack Of Assist Or Inconsistent Assist
      • Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
        • Notes
        • Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
      • Pinpoint Test C: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander
        • Notes
        • Pinpoint Test C: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander
    • Component Tests
      • Power Steering Fluid Leak Test
      • Steering Gear Valve Test
      • Steering Gear Grunt/Shudder Test
      • Steering Linkage Test
• General Procedures
  • Power Steering System Filling
  • Power Steering System Flushing
  • Power Steering System Purging