For 1990-2009 cars

#### Poor Directional Stability

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 in Front Suspension.

• | Damaged stabilizer--Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.

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

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

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 in Front Suspension.

• | Ball Joints--refer to Ball Joint Inspection .

• | Inner and outer tie rod ends--refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement or Tie Rod Replacement - Inner - On Vehicle in Power Steering System.

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 Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column in Steering Wheel and 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 in Power Steering. 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 in Wheel Alignment. 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