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Lincoln MKZ AWD V6-3.5L (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 4 of 4)

Make
Lincoln
Model
MKZ AWD
Engine
V6-3.5L
Year
2008
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 4
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Poor Groove Feel 

Poor groove feel is characterized by little or no buildup of turning effort felt in the steering wheel as the wheel is rocked slowly left and right within
very small turns around center or straight-ahead (under 20 degrees of steering wheel turn). Efforts may be said to be "flat on center."
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Under 20 degrees of turn, most of the turning effort that builds up comes from the mesh of gear teeth in the steering gear. In this range, the steering
wheel is not yet turned enough to feel the effort from the self-aligning forces at the road wheel or tire patch.

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In the diagnosis of a roadability problem, it is important to understand the difference between wander and poor groove feel.

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