Pinpoint Test C: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- C1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
- Check the steering column and shaft for grounding.
- Disconnect the steering column shaft at the steering column.
- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints for looseness or wear.
- Are the steering column shaft U-joints OK?
- Yes : GO to C2.
- No : INSTALL new steering column shaft as necessary. REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
NOTE: Be sure to keep the clockspring centered when disconnecting the intermediate shaft. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM . - C2 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING
- Check the steering gear mounts for looseness or wear.
- Are the steering gear mounts OK?
- Yes : GO to C3.
- No : INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING .
- C3 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR
- Carry out the STEERING GEAR VALVE .
- Is the steering gear valve OK?
- Yes : REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION to diagnose suspension system drift/pull/wander.
- No : INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING .