Ford Electric Ranger 2001 Manual page 187

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
PINPOINT TEST D: STEERING WHEEL SHUDDER
• With vehicle parked and key ON, rotate the steering wheel from
lock-to-lock.
• Does steering wheel shudder?
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Power Steering Assembly
Power Steering
TEST STEP ACTION TO TAKE
Yes =
No =
Removal
1. Disconnect the traction battery auxiliary lead
high-voltage connector. Refer to
414-03A or Section
2. Disconnect the power steering assembly
electrical connectors.
3. Disconnect the power steering assembly pump
lines.
Clamp the reservoir hose to prevent fluid
•
loss.
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REMOVE power steering
reservoir cap and use
Vacuum Tester to purge air
from the power steering
system while rotating the
steering wheel from
lock-to-lock, or ROTATE
steering wheel from
lock-to-lock until shudder
stops.
System OK.
Section
414-03B.
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001