Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

Steering System

Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Steering linkage

- Steering column shaft

- Steering gear meshload

PINPOINT TEST C : EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY

C1 CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE

- Carry out the Steering Linkage Component Test. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Is the steering linkage OK?

Yes
GO to C2.

No
INSTALL new steering linkage components as necessary.

C2 CHECK THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT

- Inspect the steering column shaft U-joints and fasteners for looseness.

Are the U-joints and fasteners OK?

Yes
CHECK and ADJUST the steering gear meshload as necessary. Refer to Steering Gear Meshload Adjustment - F250, F350.

No
TIGHTEN the steering column shaft fasteners or INSTALL a new steering column shaft.