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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Pinpoint Test C: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Pinpoint Test C: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • Steering gear
  • Steering column shaft
  • Steering column shaft U-joints
  • Steering gear mounts

PINPOINT TEST C: STEERING SYSTEM DRIFT/PULL/WANDER 

  1. C1 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT 
    NOTE: Be sure to keep the clockspring centered when disconnecting the intermediate shaft. Refer to the appropriate Body article for the procedure.
    • 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? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C2.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new steering column shaft as necessary. REFER to STEERING COLUMN article.
  2. C2 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING 
    • Check the steering gear mounts for looseness or wear.
    • Are the steering gear mounts OK? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C3.
    2. NO  : INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING article.
  3. C3 CHECK THE STEERING GEAR 
    • Refer to the Steering Gear Valve Component Test under Component Tests .
    • Is the steering gear valve OK? 
    1. YES  : REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article to diagnose suspension system drift/pull/wander.
    2. NO  : REPAIR or INSTALL a new steering gear as necessary. REFER to POWER STEERING article.
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