Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- B1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS
- Inspect the steering column mounting fasteners and bearings for looseness.
- Are the fasteners and bearings OK?
Yes : GO to B2.
No : TIGHTEN the steering column mounting fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN for the procedure.
- B2 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
- Carry out the STEERING LINKAGE .
- Is the steering linkage OK?
Yes : To diagnose suspension components, Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure.
No : INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary. Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure.