Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection
Steering Gear Valve
Steering Gear Valve
1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire
Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system.
2. With the vehicle in motion, place the transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the engine OFF.
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If the vehicle does not pull with the engine OFF, repair or install a new steering gear.
3. If the vehicle pulls with the engine OFF, switch the right side front wheel to the left side of the vehicle and the left side front wheel to the right side
of the vehicle.
4. If the vehicle pulls to the opposite side, switch the front wheels with the rear wheels keeping them on the same side of the vehicle.
5. If the vehicle pull direction does not change, check the front suspension components, wheel alignment and frame alignment.
6. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and
procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
