Taurus V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 FI Flex Fuel (1997)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Steering Wheel Nibble Between 45 and 75 MPH
Article No.
98-18-13
STEERING-STEERING "NIBBLE"/STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT FELT WHEN DRIVING OVER SMOOTH SURFACES BETWEEN 72
AND 120 KM/H (45 AND 75 MPH)-EXCLUDING TAURUS SHO
FORD:
1996-98 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996-98 SABLE
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to exclude Taurus SHO.
ISSUE
A steering "nibble" may be felt in the steering wheel when driving on smooth roads between 72 and 120 km/h (45 and 75 mph) on some vehicles. A
nibble may be defined as "slight rotational movement" in the steering wheel. This may be caused by lateral runout in the tire/wheel assembly.
ACTION
Perform normal steering/suspension vibration diagnostics and, if necessary, install a revised yoke spring in the steering gear. The spring should increase
the damping force and reduce the amount of tire/wheel inputs to the steering wheel. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to the appropriate Taurus/Sable Service Manual, Section 04-01, for stabilizer bar removal.
2.
Remove the jam from the yoke spring nut.
