Steering Gear Valve Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Raise the vehicle until the front wheels are off the ground.
Start the engine.
NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel while carrying out this step.
- If the steering wheel rotates in either direction (with no hand input), install a new steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM SERVICING .