Test G: Pulls Or Leads To One Side
- Misaligned Radial Tire Belts
Replace tires.
- Front Or Rear End Misaligned
Align to specifications. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES -- CARS
article in SUSPENSIONS.
- Steering Gear Valve Efforts Unbalanced
Replace steering gear short rack assembly. See STEERING GEAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Front Suspension Components Damaged
Replace as necessary. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS
article in SUSPENSIONS.
- Radial Tires
Check vehicle performance under driving conditions. See STEERING SYSTEM DRIVE TEST under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Low Tire Pressure Or Incorrect Front-To-Rear Pressures
Check and adjust tire pressures as necessary.
- Incorrect Tire Size Or Type
Correct tire sizes or types as necessary.
- Check Front & Rear Brakes For Proper Operation
Inspect and adjust as necessary. See DISC & DRUM -- CARS -- EXCEPT CONTOUR, ESCORT
article in BRAKES.
- 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.
- Check Rear Suspension For Loose Or Worn Rear Strut & Suspension Arm Retaining Fasteners
Tighten fasteners to specification. See REAR -- SABLE & TAURUS
article in SUSPENSIONS.
- Vehicle Loaded Unevenly
Adjust vehicle loading as necessary.
- Front Wheel Bearing Or Rear Wheel Bearing Worn
Replace as required. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS
or REAR -- SABLE & TAURUS
article.
- Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Retaining Bolts Loose Or Damaged
Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Steering Column Misaligned Or Binding
Align steering column.
- Halfshaft Or CV Joint Bind
Replace CV joints. See FORD MOTOR CO. -- SABLE & TAURUS
article in DRIVE AXLES.