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Test D: Loose On Center

  1. Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Mounting Bolts Loose

    Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

  2. Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Coupling Connecting Bolt Loose

    Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

  3. Intermediate Shaft Spring Loaded U-Bolt Distorted

    Replace U-Bolt.

  4. Flex Coupling Clamp Bolt Loose

    Tighten bolt.

  5. Gear Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rod Inner Ball Socket Loose

    Replace tie rod. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS.

  6. Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Coupling Joints Loose Or Worn

    Replace steering column intermediate shaft coupling assembly. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article.

  7. Steering Column Clips Missing Or Broken

    Replace clips as required. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article.

  8. Flex Coupling Fractured

    Replace flex coupling.

  9. Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rod Loose Or Worn

    Tighten tie rod or replace as necessary. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS.

  10. Wheel Loose Or Worn

    Replace wheel or tighten lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

  11. Loose Lug Nuts

    Tighten lug nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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