Steering Gear Valve Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. 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
article.
- Raise the vehicle until the front wheels are off the ground.
- Start the engine.
- If the steering wheel rotates in either direction (with no hand input), install a new steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM article.
NOTE:
Do not hold the steering wheel while carrying out this step.