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Section 387 (Steering System-General Information)
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Section 387 (Steering System-General Information)
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This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Specifications
General Specifications
Description & Operation
Steering System
Notes
Steering System Components
Diagnosis & Testing
Steering System
Special Tool(s)
Material
Inspection & Verification
Steering System Symptom Definitions
Drift/Pull
Excessive Steering Wheel Play
Feedback
Hard Steering Or Lack Of Assist
Nibble
Poor Returnability/Sticky Steering
Shimmy
Wander
Symptom Chart
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test A: Steering System Noise
Pinpoint Test B: Steering Is Very Difficult/Very Easy
Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
Pinpoint Test D: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander
Component Tests
Steering Linkage
Turning Effort Test
Pump Flow & Pressure Test
Tie-Rod Articulation Torque
Steering Gear Valve
General Procedures
Power Steering System Flushing
Material
Power Steering System Purging
Special Tool(s)
Material
Power Steering System Filling
Special Tool(s)
Material