For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: Driver is unable to maintain consistent, predictable vehicle driving control in any direction.
1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
2 | Verify that the directional stability is poor. Does the system operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3
3 | Inspect the front stabilizer for the following conditions:

• | Stabilizer fasteners for looseness--Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

• | Damaged stabilizer--Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

• | Worn or damaged stabilizer bushings--Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .

• | Damaged or missing stabilizer links--Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 4

4 | Inspect the following suspension and steering components for wear or damage:

• | Control arms--Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

• | Ball joints--Refer to Ball Joint Inspection .

• | Outer tie rod ends--Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 5

5 | Inspect the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7
7 | Inspect the steering column for looseness. Refer to Looseness in Steering Column . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8
8 | Inspect the steering gear mounting bolts for looseness. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9
9 | Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement . Did you complete the alignment? | Go to Step 10 | --
10 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3