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Section 1382 (Steering System-General Information)
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Section 1382 (Steering System-General Information)
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This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Specifications
General Specifications
Description And Operation
Steering System
Diagnosis And Testing
Steering System
Notes
Special Tool(s)
Material
Principles of Operation
Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS)
Inspection and Verification
Notes
Air Suspension Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
Steering System Symptom Definitions
Drift/Pull
Notes
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: DTC C1897 - Steering VAPS Circuit Loop Failure
Pinpoint Test B: Steering System Noise
Pinpoint Test C: Steering Is Very Difficult/Very Easy
Pinpoint Test D: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
Pinpoint Test E: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander
Component Tests
Steering Linkage
Pump Flow and Pressure Test
Tie-Rod Articulation Torque
Steering Gear Valve
General Procedures
Power Steering System Flushing
Power Steering System Purging
Power Steering System Filling