Pinpoint Test G: Excessive Steering Wheel Play - Steering Gear Mounted EPAS
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If a damaged bellows boot(s) was discovered during Inspection and Verification and this pinpoint test DOES NOT lead to the installation of a new EPAS gear or bellows boot(s), then GO to PINPOINT TEST K to address the damaged boot(s) before returning the vehicle to the customer.
- G1: CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT FASTENERS
- Inspect the steering column shaft fasteners for looseness.
- Are the fasteners okay?
Yes No Go to G2. TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners.
REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
- G2: CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT U-JOINTS
- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints for looseness.
- Are the steering column shaft U-joints okay?
Yes No INSPECT the tie rods and ball joints.
Go to ShimmyINSTALL a new steering column shaft assembly.
REFER to STEERING COLUMN .