Steering Gear Valve Test

Steering System







Component Tests

Steering Gear Valve Test

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.

If equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system.

2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
- Raise the vehicle until the front wheels are off the ground.

3. NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel while carrying out this step.

Start the engine.

- If the steering wheel rotates in either direction (with no hand input), install a new steering gear. Refer to Steering.

4. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

If equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system.