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Turning Effort Test (Ford Motor Co. Only)

With front wheels properly aligned and tire pressures correct, park vehicle on dry concrete and set parking brake. Idle engine for 2-3 minutes and turn steering wheel side to side several times to warm fluid. With engine running, attach a pull scale to rim of steering wheel. Measure pull required to turn wheel one complete revolution in each direction. Pull should be to specifications.

TURNING EFFORT SPECIFICATIONS

Application Effort (Lbs.)
Maverick, Comet, Granada, Monarch 7.0
All Other Models 5.0