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Test G: Pulls Or Leads To One Side

  1. Misaligned Radial Tire Belts

    Replace tires.
  2. Front Or Rear End Misaligned

    Align to specifications. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES -- CARS article in SUSPENSIONS.
  3. Steering Gear Valve Efforts Unbalanced

    Replace steering gear short rack assembly. See STEERING GEAR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  4. Front Suspension Components Damaged

    Replace as necessary. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS.
  5. Radial Tires

    Check vehicle performance under driving conditions. See STEERING SYSTEM DRIVE TEST  under SYSTEM TESTS.
  6. Low Tire Pressure Or Incorrect Front-To-Rear Pressures

    Check and adjust tire pressures as necessary.
  7. Incorrect Tire Size Or Type

    Correct tire sizes or types as necessary.
  8. Check Front & Rear Brakes For Proper Operation

    Inspect and adjust as necessary. See DISC & DRUM -- CARS -- EXCEPT CONTOUR, ESCORT article in BRAKES.
  9. Check For Sagging Front Coil Springs In The Front Or Rear Suspension

    Inspect and replace as necessary. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS or REAR -- SABLE & TAURUS article.
  10. Check Rear Suspension For Loose Or Worn Rear Strut & Suspension Arm Retaining Fasteners

    Tighten fasteners to specification. See REAR -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS.
  11. Vehicle Loaded Unevenly

    Adjust vehicle loading as necessary.
  12. Front Wheel Bearing Or Rear Wheel Bearing Worn

    Replace as required. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS or REAR -- SABLE & TAURUS article.
  13. Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Retaining Bolts Loose Or Damaged

    Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  14. Steering Column Misaligned Or Binding

    Align steering column.
  15. Halfshaft Or CV Joint Bind

    Replace CV joints. See FORD MOTOR CO. -- SABLE & TAURUS article in DRIVE AXLES.