Steering - High Steering Effort At Highway Speeds

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Article No.
91-10-4

05/15/91


STEERING - HIGH EFFORTS DURING WIDE TURNS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS


LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-90 CONTINENTAL


ISSUE: A slight increase in steering efforts may be experienced while making wide turning maneuvers at speeds above 50 mph (88 Km/h). This condition usually occurs on high mileage vehicles and is caused by temporary leakage past the fourth valve sleeve seal of the power steering gear assembly.

ACTION: Install a new power steering "short rack assembly". The "short rack assembly" does not include the boots, clamps and inner tie rods. Refer to 1988-90 Continental Shop Manual, Section 13-47, for service details.


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F10Y-3L547-A Power Steering Gear Assembly B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage, Major Component Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
911004A Replace Power Steering 3.3 Hr.
Gear Assembly
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3L547 09
OASIS CODES: 303000