Pinpoint Tests; Pinpoint Test A: Drift Left Or Right; A1: Check For Drift Left Or Right; A2: Check The Steering Linkage - Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (CONTINUED)

Pinpoint Tests

PINPOINT TEST A: DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT

CONDITIONS

A1: CHECK FOR DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT

WARNING: To avoid personal injury due to the loss of vehicle control, the inspection
should be performed by two people to maintain safe driving conditions. One person
should drive while the other checks the time. Adequate grip should always be maintained
on the steering wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: The following conditions must be met when evaluating the vehicle.

A2: CHECK THE STEERING LINKAGE

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Suspension — General Information
1 Check the cold tyre pressure
- Drive the vehicle at 88 km/h on a level and
- Be sure that no crosswinds or gusting
- Drive the vehicle in both (opposing) directions
- If the vehicle changes one complete 3,65
• Does the vehicle have drift?
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
- Check the steering linkage for indications of
• Is there indication of excessive wear or
damage?
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
straight road. Drive in the center lane of a
three-lane highway.
breezes are present.
at least twice.
meter wide lane within seven seconds, it has
a drift.
Yes
GO TO A2
No
GO to Pinpoint Test B.
REFER to Section 100-02.
excessive wear or damage.
Yes
INSTALL new or REPAIR worn or damaged
components as necessary. TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
GO TO A3
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