Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- C1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING FASTENERS AND BEARINGS
- Inspect the steering column mounting fasteners for looseness.
- Are the fasteners OK?
- YES : Go to C2.
- NO : TIGHTEN the steering column mounting fasteners or INSTALL new fasteners as necessary. REFER to STEERING COLUMN article.
- C2 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
- Carry out the Steering Linkage Component Test. Refer to Component Tests .
- Is the steering linkage OK?
- YES : INSPECT the suspension components. REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article for the suspension diagnosis and testing.
- NO : INSTALL new steering linkage as necessary. REFER to STEERING LINKAGE article.