Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

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.

B1 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE
- Carry out the STEERING LINKAGE COMPONENT TEST in this service information.
- Is the steering linkage OK?
  - Yes : GO to B2 .
  - No : INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING SYSTEM article.
B2 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints and fasteners for looseness.
- Are the U-joints and fasteners OK?
  - Yes : INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING SYSTEM article.
  - No : TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column shaft. REFER to STEERING COLUMN article.