Pinpoint Tests G: Excessive Steering Wheel Play - Steering Gear Mounted EPAS
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If a damaged bellows boot(s) was discovered during Inspection and Verification and this pinpoint test DOES NOT lead to the installation of a new EPAS gear or bellows boot(s), then go to PINPOINT TEST K to address the damaged boot(s) before returning the vehicle to the customer.
- G1: CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT FASTENERS
- Inspect the steering column shaft fasteners for looseness.
- Are the fasteners okay?
Yes No Go to G2. TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners. REFER to Specifications in the Steering Column article.
- G2: CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT U-JOINTS
- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints for looseness.
- Are the steering column shaft U-joints okay?
- G3: CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGES
- Inspect the steering linkages for looseness, missing bushings or missing fasteners.
- Are the steering linkages okay?
Yes No INSPECT the tie rods and ball joints. GO to PINPOINT TEST J . INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary. REFER to teh Steering Linkage article.