Test J: Wander
NOTE:
Pointing characteristics are normal with the rack-and-pinion steering system up to 10 degrees off-center.
- Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Retaining Bolts Loose Or Damaged
Tighten or replace bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . - Improper Front Or Rear End Alignment
Align to specifications. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES -- CARS article in SUSPENSIONS. - Front Lower Control Arm Ball Sockets Worn
Service as required. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS. - Brindled Or Binding Upper Strut Bearing
Replace bearing. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS. - Steering Wheel Clear Vision Off Location
Recenter steering wheel as required. - Column Trim Rubbing Steering Wheel
Reposition column trim. - Loose Suspension Struts Or Ball Joints Binding
Adjust or replace components as necessary. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS. - Loose Front Wheel Spindle Tie Rods
Replace tie rod assembly. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS article in SUSPENSIONS. - Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Coupling Connecting Joint Loose or worn
Tighten bolt to specification. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article. - Steering Column Misaligned Or Binding
Correct steering column alignment. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article. - Tire Rod Inner Ball Socket Worn
Replace inner tie rod assembly. - Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Coupling Connecting Bolt Loose
Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . - 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. - Misaligned Radial Tire Belts
Replace tires. - Front Wheel Bearing Or Rear Wheel Bearing Worn
Replace as required. See FRONT -- SABLE & TAURUS or REAR -- SABLE & TAURUS article. - Loose Or Worn Rear Suspension
Tighten fasteners or replace components as necessary. See REAR -- SABLE & TAURUS article. - Flex Coupling Clamp Bolt Loose
Tighten bolt to specification. See STEERING COLUMNS -- SABLE & TAURUS article. - Vehicle Loaded Unevenly
Adjust vehicle loading as necessary.