Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- C1 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE
- Carry out the Steering Linkage Component Test.
- Is the steering linkage OK?
- Yes: GO to C2 .
- No: INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary. Refer to the REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION for the procedure.
- C2 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints and fasteners for looseness.
- Are the U-joints and fasteners OK?
- Yes: INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- No: TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column shaft. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .