LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2009 >> Mustang Base, 2D Convertible, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Steering >> Power Steering >> Steering System - General Information >> Diagnostic Tests >> Steering System >> Component Tests >> Steering Gear Valve Test
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Steering Gear Valve Test

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
    • Raise the vehicle until the front wheels are off the ground.
  2. NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel while carrying out this step.
  3. Start the engine.
    • If the steering wheel rotates in either direction (with no hand input), install a new steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING article.