Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 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 Test .
- Is the steering linkage OK?

Yes: GO to B2.
No: INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING .

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 .
No: TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column shaft. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .