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Poor Directional Stability

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  1. Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? See DESCRIPTION  and VISUAL/PHYSICAL INSPECTION  . Go to next step.
  2. Road test vehicle in order to verify if condition is present. Go to next step.
  3. Ensure that the tires are all the same size, make, and adequate tread depth. Repair as necessary. Ensure that all of the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Road test vehicle. If vehicle still exhibits poor directional stability, go to next step.
  4. Inspect the stabilizer shaft, links, and insulators for wear or damage. Replace as necessary. See STABILIZER BAR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Go to next step.
  5. Inspect the lower control arms, ball joints and tie rods for wear or damage. Repair as necessary. See LOWER CONTROL ARM  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Go to next step.
  6. Inspect the wheel bearings/hubs for looseness or excessive lateral runout. See WHEEL BEARING  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS. Go to next step.
  7. Inspect the vehicle trim height. See ELECTRONIC - LEVEL CONTROL. After completing trim height inspection and adjustment. If trim height is not correct, repair and recheck system for normal operation.
  8. Check for proper wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
  9. Inspect the steering gear and steering column for looseness. See STEERING COLUMNS article.
  10. Road test vehicle. If vehicle still exhibits poor directional stability, go to step  3
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