Pinpoint Test F: EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- F1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN BEARING
- Inspect the steering column mounting fasteners and bearing for looseness.
- Are the fasteners and bearing OK?
- Yes : GO to F2.
- No : TIGHTEN the steering column mounting fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column. REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
- F2 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
- Carry out the Steering Linkage component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTS in this article .
- Is the steering linkage OK?
- Yes : REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION to diagnose the suspension components.
- No : INSTALL new steering linkage as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING .