Poor Returnability or Sticky Steering

NOTE: Before continuing with the pinpoint test, compare the vehicle steering feel and returnability with a like vehicle and confirm there is a concern present. If the feel or returnability matches the comparison vehicle there is no fault. If the feel or returnability does not match the comparison vehicle continue with the diagnosis.

Poor returnability and sticky steering is used to describe the poor return of the steering wheel to center after a turn or steering correction is completed.

Possible Source	Action
Under inflated or mismatched tires Misaligned steering column shrouds Binding lower steering column shaft coupling/U-joint Loose, damaged or worn inner or outer tie rods Binding suspension components Binding steering gear Binding steering gear bearing(s) Binding steering column shaft dash panel seal Alignment/suspension	Go to PINPOINT TEST I