Test F: Hitch, Lump Or Hesitation While Turning Wheel
NOTE:
Discolored steering fluid in rack-and-pinion steering system should not be misdiagnosed as a functional or noise concern.
- Loose Or Worn Drive Belt
Tighten drive belt. Replace if necessary. See DRIVE BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. - Front Suspension Lower Arm (Left)/Front Suspension Lower Arm (Right) Ball Joint Worn
Repair or replace as necessary. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS. - Column Trim Rubbing Steering Wheel
Reposition trim on steering column. - Binding In Steering Gear Control Valve Assembly
Replace steering gear short rack assembly. See STEERING GEAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. - Water Or Oil On Drive Belt
Clean or replace drive belt. See DRIVE BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. - Steering Column Misaligned Or Binding
Align steering column. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article. - Flex Coupling Distorted Or Binding
Align or replace flex coupling. - Flex Housing Rubbing Against Housing Face
Align or replace flex coupling. - Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Coupling Loose, Worn Or Binding
Replace as required. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article. - Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Coupling Connecting Bolt Loose
Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . - Steering Linkage, Front Spring & Shocks Are Loose, Worn Or Binding
Lubricate, adjust or replace as necessary. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS. - Tight Steering Column Bearings
Lubricate or replace bearings as necessary. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article. - Steering Column Clips Missing Or Broken
Replace clips as required. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article. - Steering Gear Retaining Bolts Loose Or damaged
Repair as required. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article. - Front Wheel Bearing Loose Or Worn
Replace as necessary. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS. - Loose Lug Nuts
Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . - Bent Or Damaged Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Assembly
Replace steering gear short rack assembly. See STEERING GEAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. - Low Tire Pressure
Inflate to correct pressure. - Improper Front End Alignment
Align to specifications. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES -- CARS article in SUSPENSIONS.