1969 FORD MUSTANG power steering fluid

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Brakes

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STEERING
WHEEL RIW

TOEBOARD
OR

DASH
METAL
CHECKING
POINTS

STEERING
COLUMN-

STEEL
MEASURING TAPE

VEHICLE

FORD,
MERCURY AND METEOR

FORD,
MERCURY AND METEOR

FORD,
MERCURY AND METEOR

FORD,
MERCURY AND METEOR

FAIRLANE,
MONTEGO AND FALCON

FAIRLANE,
MONTEGO AND FALCON

MUSTANG
AND COUGAR

MUSTANG
AND COUGAR

THUNDERBIRD

CONTINENTAL
MARK III

LINCOLN
CONTINENTAL
TYPE

NON-POWER
DRUM

POWER
DRUM & DISC

NON-POWER
DISC

POLICE
POWER DISC

NON-POWER
DRUM

POWER
DISC

NON-POWER
DRUM

POWER
DISC

POWER
DISC

POWER
DISC

POWER
DISC
PEDAL
FREE

HEIGHT-A

8.09-7.17

6.18-5.99

8.65-7.82

7.58-6.72

8.13-6.91

7.25-5.71

7.49-6.43

6.25-5.56
PEDAL
FREE

HEIGHT-B"

5.96-5.04

5.96-5.04

6.50-5.50
PEDAL

TRAVEL-C

3.10

3.27

2.18

3.27

2.90

2.35

2.58

1.75

3.00

3.00

2.25

NOTE:AgB
DIMENSION TO BE MEASURED TO SHEET METAL

C
DIMENSION TO BE MEASURED PARALLEL TO THE VERTICAL CENTERLINE OF THE

STEERING
COLUMN WITH A 50 POUND LOAD APPLIED TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE

BRAKE
PEDAL PAD. (CHECKS ON POWER BRAKE VEHICLES MADE WITH ENGINE RUNNING

H1630-A

FIG. 1 — Brake Pedal Height and Travel Measurements

Tool-WRE-l

HI525-A

FIG.
2—Brake Pedal Effort Gauge Installed
o'clock position on the steering wheel

rim.

3.
With the steel tape still hooked

to the brake pedal depress the brake

pedal by pressing downward on the

brake pedal effort gauge. Apply a 50

pound load to the center of the pedal

by observing the pressure gauge, and

measure the distance from the brake

pedal to the fixed reference point on

the steering wheel rim parallel to the

centerline of the steering column.

4.
The difference between the brake

pedal free height and the depressed

pedal measurement under a 50 pound

load should be within the specified

maximum pedal travel service specifi-

cation B in Fig. I.

5.
If the pedal travel is more than

the specified maximum shown in Fig.

1,
dimension C, make several sharp

reverse stops (equivalent to 50 pounds

pedal pressure) with a forward stop

before each. Move the vehicle in rev-

erse and forward for a distance of ap-

proximately ten feet; then, apply the

brakes sharply and hold the brake

pedal down until the vehicle is com-

pletely stopped. This will actuate the

brake self-adjusters. If these stops do

not bring the brake pedal travel within

specification, make several additional

forward and reverse stops as outlined

above.

6. If the second series of stops do

not bring the brake pedal travel within

specification, remove the brake drums

and check the brake adjusters to make

sure they are functioning. Check the

brake linings for wear or damage. Re-

pair or replace all worn or damaged

parts and non-functioning adjusters.

Adjust the brake lining outside diame-

ter to the approximate inside diameter

of the brake drum with Rotunda Tool

HRE-8650 (Fig. 12, Part 2-2).

7.
If all the brake adjusters, brake

drums and linings are functional and

the brake travel is not within specifi-

cations, check the pedal linkage for

missing or worn bushings, or loose at-

tachments. Bleed the brakes and cen-

tralize the differential valve.

POWER BRAKE

FUNCTIONAL TEST

1.
Check the hydraulic brake sys-

tem for leaks or insufficient fluid.

2.
With the transmission in neutral,

stop the engine and apply the parking

brake. Depress the brake pedal several

times to exhaust all vacuum in the

system.

3.
With the engine shut off and all

vacuum in the system exhausted, dep-

ress the pedal, and hold it in the ap-

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1 TESTING

POWER STEERING-

PRELIMINARY TESTS

The following preliminary checks

should always be made before per-

forming any operations.

AIR BLEEDING

Air in the power steering system

(shown by bubbles in the fluid) should

be bled. After making sure that the

reservoir is filled to specification (the

fluid must be at normal operating

temperature when the check is made),

turn the steering wheel through its full

travel three or four times. Do not hold

the wheels against their stops. Re-

check the fluid level.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL

Run the engine until the fluid is at

normal operating temperature. Then

turn the steering wheel all the way to

the left and right several times, and

shut off the engine.

Check the fluid level in the power

steering reservoir. The level must show

on the cross hatching between the bot-

tom of the dipstick and the full mark

(Fig. 1). If the level is low, add

enough automatic transmission fluid

C1AZ-19582-A to raise the level to

the F mark on the dipstick. Do not

overfill the reservoir.

CHECK PUMP BELT

If the pump belt is broken, glazed,

or worn, replace it with a new belt.

Use only the specified type of belt.

Refer to Part 3-13 for belt adjustment

procedure.

CHECK FOR FLUID

LEAKS

With the engine idling, turn the

steering wheel from stop to stop sever-

al times. Check all possible leakage

points. Tighten all loose fittings, and

replace any damaged lines or defective

seats.

CHECK TURNING EFFORT

With the front wheels properly al-

igned and tire pressures correct, check

the effort required to turn the steering

wheel.
G 1508- A

FIG.
1—Power
Steering Pump

Dipstick

1.
With the vehicle on dry concrete,

set the parking brakes.

2.
With the engine warmed up and

running at idle speed, turn the steering

wheel to the left and right several

times to warm the fluid.

3.
Attach a pull scale to the rim of

the steering wheel. Measure the pull

required to turn the wheel one com-

plete revolution in each direction. The

effort required to rotate the steering

wheel should not exceed specifications

given in Part 3-13.

POWER STEERING PUMP FLOW

AND PRESSURE TESTS—

EXCEPT LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

AND CONTINENTAL MARK III

The power steering flow and pres-

sure tests will show whether the pump,

steering gear or power assist control

RETURN LINE

POWER

STEERING PUMP

Sr
valve is causing the trouble. Steps out-

lined below should be followed to de-

termine the cause of the trouble.

PUMP FLOW TEST

1.
Depending on the equipment

present on the vehicle (air condition-

ing, power brakes, standard transmis-

sion),
one of the following options

may be used to connect the pump

pressure and return hoses to the test

tool (T56L-3361O-D and T68L-

33610-A):

a. Disconnect the pressure and re-

turn lines at the power steering pump

(Fig. 2). Obtain a power steering re-

turn hose from stock and connect the

end with the fitting to the output fit-

ting of the tool using the
5/8-18
SAE

female, 1/4 N.P. thread male fitting

provided. The end of the stock hose

(without the fitting) should be con-

nected to the return tube of the pump.

Connect the pressure hose from the

tool to the outlet fitting of the pump.

b.
Disconnect the pressure line at

the pump and connect the pressure

line from the test tool to the outlet fit-

ting of the pump. Disconnect the re-

turn line at the gear and connect it to

the output fitting of the tool, using the

5/8-18
SAE female, 1/4 N.P. thread

male fitting provided.

2.
After installing the lines by the

most advantageous method, proceed

as follows:

3.
Open the manual valves A and B

fully (Fig. 2).

CALIBRATED FLOW

DETERMINING ORIFICE

PRESSURE LINE

FIG. 2—Power Steering Pump Test Circuit Diagram
PRESSURE GAGE

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4.
Connect a tachometer, start the

engine and operate it at idle speed

until the reservoir fluid temperature

reaches 165 to 175. This temperature

must be maintained throughout the

test. Valve B may be partially closed

to create a back pressure up to 350

psi to hasten the temperature rise. The

reservoir fluid must be at the proper

level.

5.
With the engine operating at rec-

ommended idle rpm and fluid temper-

ature noted in Step 4, close the manu-

al valve B. The minimum acceptable

pressure reading is 620 psi.

6. If the pressure gauge reading is

below the minimum specification, the

pump is at fault and should be re-

paired with necessary parts.

7.
If the reading is at or above the

minimum specification, the pump flow

is normal. Open manual valve B and

proceed to the Pump Fluid Pressure

Test.

PUMP FLUID

PRESSURE TEST

1.
Keep the lines and tools con-

nected as in the Pump Flow Test.

2.
With manual valves A and B

opened fully, operate the engine at

recommended idle speed (Fig. 2).

Close manual valve A, then manual

valve B. Do not keep both valves

closed for more than 5 seconds as this

would abnormally increase the fluid

temperature and cause undue pump

and/or gear wear.

3.
With the valves fully closed, the

pressure gauge should read 1000 psi

minimum for Ford, Mercury, Meteor

or Thunderbird and 750 psi minimum

for Cougar, Fairlane, Falcon, Monte-

go or Mustang.

4.
If the pressure gauge reading is

below the minimum specification, the

pump is at fault and should be re-

paired with necessary parts.

5.
If the pressure gauge reading is

at or above the minimum specifica-

tions,
the pump is normal and the

power steering gear or power assist

control valve is at fault.

FLUID PRESSURE TEST-

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL AND

CONTINENTAL MARK III

The pressure testing gauge set, tool

T56L-33610-D, requires modification

to make it adaptable for installation

in the power steering hydraulic sys-

tem. The parts required and the modi-

fication procedure are as follows:
OWER STEERING

PRESSURE LINE

INVERTED FLARE

CONNECTOR

%* TUBE x VA" PIPE

FLARED FEMALE COUPW

%' TUBE x VA" PIPE

G1544.A

FIG. 3—Modified Pressure Gauge

Assembly

a. Power Steering Pressure Line

(refer to the appropriate Parts Catal-

og).

b.
Inverted Flare Connector (3/8

inch OD Tube x 1/4 inch Pipe

Thread).

c. Inverted Flare Connector (5/16

inch OD Tube x 1/4 inch Pipe

Thread).

d. Flared Tube Female Coupling

(3/8 inch OD Tube x 1/4 inch Pipe

Thread).

The connectors and the coupling are

standard-type fittings and can be pur-

chased locally.

e. To modify tool T56L-33610-D,

remove the hose from the hand shut-

off valve block. Install the 3/8 inch x

1/4 inch inverted flare connector in

the valve block, and assemble the

pressure line to the connector (Fig. 3).

Assemble the 3/8 x 1/4 inch coupling

and the 5/16-inch connector to the

free end of the hose leading to the.

pressure gauge.

1.
To check the pump pressure, dis-

connect the front and rear sections of

the pressure line over the number 6

cylinder. Connect the modified pres-

sure-testing gauge assembly, tool

T56L-3361O-D, between the two sec-

tions.

2.
Make sure the hand-valve at the

gauge is fully opened. Start the engine

and cycle the steering gear from stop

to stop to warm up the fluid. Check

the fluid level in the reservoir and add

fluid, if necessary.

3.
Turn the steering wheel to the

full right and full left turn positions

and observe the gauge readings.

Hold the wheels in this position

only long enough to obtain an accu-

rate reading. Do not exceed 5 seconds.

The gauge should read between

1120 and 1250 psi. If the pressure is
less than 1120 psi, close the valve at

the gauge and note the pump pressure.

If it is low with the valve closed, it in-

dicates that the pump is not operating

properly. If the pressure goes up with

the valve closed, it indicates that the

low pressure in the system must be

due to internal leakage in the power

unit, providing all connections are

tight.

4.
Remove the pressure testing

gauge set, and connect the pressure

line at the steering gear. Fill and bleed

the system.

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

CHECKS

Do not attempt to check and adjust

front wheel alignment without first

making a preliminary inspection of

the front-end parts. Refer to Section

3.

Check all the factors of front wheel

alignment except the turning angle

before making any adjustments. The

turning angle should be checked only

after caster, camber, and toe-in have

been adjusted to specifications.

The front wheel alignment specifica-

tions given in Part 3-13, are correct

only when the vehicle is at curb load.

Before checking or adjusting the

alignment factors, the suspension

alignment spacers must be installed to

obtain the curb Height.

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

Equipment used for front wheel

alignment inspection must be accu-

rate.
Whenever possible, front wheel

alignment checks should be performed

on stationary wheel aligning equip-

Too/
- T65P3000-A or S

FIG. 4—Typical Front Alignment

Spacer Installation—Cougar,

Fairlane, Falcon,
Montego,
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the reading exceeds specifications

(Part 3-13), replace the upper ball

joint.

LOWER BALL JOINT

INSPECTION

Ford,
Mercury, Meteor,

Thunderbird, Lincoln Continental

and Continental Mark III

1.
Raise the vehicle and place

jacks under the lower arms as shown

in Fig. 12. This will unload the lower

ball joints.

2.
Adjust the wheel bearings as des-

cribed in Part 3-12.

3.
Attach a dial indicator to the

lower arm and position the indicator

so that the plunger rests against the

inner side of the wheel rim adjacent to

the lower ball joint.

4.
Grasp the tire at the top and

bottom and slowly move the tire in

and out (Fig. 19). Note the reading

(radial play) on the dial indicator. If

the reading exceeds specifications

(Part 3-13), replace the lower ball

joint.

Cougar, Fairlane, Falcon,

Montego, Mustang

1.
Raise the vehicle on a frame

contact hoist or by floor jacks placed

beneath the underbody until the wheel

falls to the full down position.

2.
Ask an assistant to grasp the

lower edge of the tire and move the

wheel in and out.

3.
As the wheel is being moved in

and out, observe the lower end of the

spindle and the lower arm.

4.
Any movement between the

lower end of the spindle and the lower

arm indicates ball joint wear and loss

of preload. If any such movement is

observed, replace the lower arm.

During the foregoing check, the

upper ball joint will be unloaded and

may move. Disregard all such move-

ment of the upper ball joint. Also, do

not mistake loose wheel bearings for a

worn ball joint.

POWER STEERING GEAR

CLEANING

Disassembly and assembly of the

steering gear and. the sub-assemblies

must be made on a clean workbench.

As in repairing any hydraulically op-

erated unit, cleanliness is of utmost
importance. The bench, tools, and

parts must be kept clean at all times.

Thoroughly clean the exterior of the

unit with a suitable solvent and, when

necessary drain as much of the hy-

draulic fluid as possible. Handle all

parts very carefully to avoid nicks,

burrs,
scratches and dirt, which could

make the parts unfit for use.

Do not clean, wash or soak seals in

cleaning solvent.

INSPECTION

1.
Check the sector shaft contact

surface in the cover for wear. If worn,

replace the cover.

2.
Inspect the input shaft bearing

for cracked races and the balls for

looseness, wear, pitting, end play or

other damage. Check the fit of the

bearing on the input shaft. Replace

the bearing, if required.

3.
Inspect the valve housing for

wear, scoring or burrs.

4.
Inspect the tube seats in the

pressure and return ports in the valve

body for nicks, etc. If necessary, re-

move and replace.

5.
Check the sector shaft contact

surface in the housing for wear. If

worn, replace the bushing or the hous-

ing.

6. Check all fluid passages for ob-

struction or leakage.

7.
Inspect the steering gear housing

for cracks, stripped threads, and mat-

ing surfaces for burrs. Inspect the pis-

ton bore of the housing for scoring or

wear. If necessary, replace the hous-

ing.

8. Check the input shaft bearing

after installation to be sure that it ro-

tates freely.

9. If the valve spool is not free in

the valve housing, check for burrs at

the outward edges of the working

lands in the housing and remove with

a hard stone. Check the valve spool

for burrs and if burrs are found, stone

the valve in a radial direction only.

Check for freedom of the valve again.

10.
Check the piston rack teeth and

sector shaft teeth for nicks and burrs.

FLUSHING THE POWER

STEERING SYSTEM—ALL EXCEPT

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL AND

CONTINENTAL MARK III

Should it be necessary to replace an

inoperative power steering pump, the

need for flushing the steering system

is required when installing the new

pump.
1.
Remove the power steering pump

and remove the pulley as outlined in

Part 3-10.

2.
Install the pulley on a new

pump. Install the pump and connect

only the pressure hose to the pump

(Part 3-10).

3.
Place the fluid return line in a

suitable container and plug the reser-

voir return pipe.

4.
Fill the reservoir with lubricant

(C1AZ-19582-A).

5.
Disconnect the coil wire to pre-

vent the engine from starting and raise

the front wheels off the ground.

6. While approximately two quarts

of steering gear fluid are being poured

into the reservoir, turn the engine over

using the ignition key, at the same

time cycle the steering wheel from

stop to stop.

7.
As soon as all of the lubricant

has been poured in, turn off the igni-

tion key, and attach the coil wire.

8. Remove the plug from the reser-

voir return pipe, and attach the return

hose to the reservoir.

9. Check the reservoir fluid level; if

low, add fluid to the proper level. Do

not overfill.

10.
Lower the vehicle.

11.
Start the engine and cycle the

steering from stop to stop to expel

any trapped air from the system.

POWER STEERING PUMP—ALL

EXCEPT LINCOLN

CONTINENTAL AND

CONTINENTAL MARK III

CLEANING

Wash all parts (except seals) in a

Naptha or Chlorinated-type solvent

and dry with compressed air.

Punch or Rod

RELIEF VALVE PLUNGER

G1607-A

FIG.
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The following procedure should be

followed when cleaning the relief valve

which is a part of the pump valve as-

sembly.

1.
Using a punch or rod of suitable

diameter, apply an even pressure in a

straight line to the tip of the relief

valve pin (Fig. 20). Depress the valve

two or three times to exhaust the oil

which is trapped in the assembly. Do

not hammer on the valve pin or hous-

ing.

2.
Submerge the assembly in a con-

tainer of clean solvent. Again applying

an even pressure to the tip of the relief

valve pin, (a sudden strong force could

push the pin through the relief valve

spool) move the valve in and out sev-

eral times, thereby thoroughly flushing

the assembly. Pressure created within

the valve bore when the valve is moved

inward should force the cleaning fluid

out through the sensing orifice. If this

does not occur, the sensing orifice

should be cleaned with a piece of wire.

The valve must move freely and even-

ly. If the pin is bent or damaged, or if

the valve binds, the pump valve must

be replaced.

INSPECTION

The following describes the compo-

nents of the power steering pump

which must be replaced regardless of

condition and how to determine when

other components should be replaced.

The outlet fitting hex nut may be

reused if the corners of the hex are

not rounded. The housing bolts may

be reused if the threads are not dam-

aged.

All gaskets and seals must be re-

placed with new components except

the rotor shaft seal which should be

reused unless it was leaking.

The reservoir assembly may be

reused if the reservoir seal and gasket

areas are not damaged (dents, scratch-

es,
etc.). The soldered joints of the re-

turn and fill tubes must not be loose

or bent. Be sure to check for a broken

baffle.

The housing or housing assembly

may be reused if there is no damage

(scratches, etc.) at reservoir gasket,

outlet fitting or cover seal areas.

If the outlet fitting is damaged, the

pump housing must be replaced. The

pressure plate springs may be reused

providing they are not bent, broken or

have not taken a set.

Do not reuse the retainer end plate

if it is burred or damaged. The upper

pressure plate may be reused if there

is no scoring on the wear surface. It is

acceptable to polish the phosphate

coating.
The rotor and cam assembly can be

reused if there is no wear other than

the removal of the phosphate coating

on the cam contour. Do not disas-

semble the rotor and cam assembly.

Push the rotor part way out the cam

insert taking care not to let the slip-

pers and springs fall out. Check the

cam ID for scoring and burning.

Check the rotor faces and OD for

scoring and chipping. Do not attempt

to repair or refinish the lower and

upper pressure plates, cam or rotor

assembly. When wear or burning is

encountered, replace, them with new

components.

Install a new rotor and cam assem-

bly if the slippers are worn. Replace

the springs if they are bent or broken.

Polishing the phosphate coating of the

slipper sealing surface is permissable.

The rotor shaft can be reused if the

front and rear thrust faces, the bush-

ing diameter and the shaft seal diame-

ter are not excessively worn or scored.

The housing plate and bushing as-

sembly may be reused if all of the

threaded holes are not damaged

beyond repair and the bushing diame-

ter is not scored or worn .0005 inch

over the maximum dimension of .6897

inch. Threaded holes can be repaired

by drilling out the damaged threads

and installing a helicoil insert. If the

bushing is scored or excessively worn,

a new plate and bushing assembly

must be installed.

With Tool T69P-3D608-A (using a

dial indicator) check the squareness of

the fixed dowel pin in the plate (Fig.

21).
The pin must be square with the

adjacent surface within .001 inch per

inch through a 180 degree arch.

A bent or broken dowel pin can be

replaced as follows:
1.
Hold the plate assembly in a

horizontal position and grip at least

an inch of the dowel pin in a vise. Tap

the plate with a plastic or a rubber

hammer to pull the pin from the

plate.

2.
Insert the support guide (Tool

T69P-3D608-B) over a dowel pin (Fig.

22) and press the pin into the plate to

a height of 1.68 inch (See Fig. 23).

The support guide tool will serve as a

stop guide. Be careful not to bend the

new dowel pin during installation.

3.
Again use Tool T69P-3D608-A

(with a dial indicaator) to check the

dowel pin squareness as outlined

above.

POWER STEERING PUMP

INSPECTION—LINCOLN

CONTINENTAL AND

CONTINENTAL MARK III

1.
Wash all parts in clean solvent

and dry them with clean cloths or

compressed air.

2.
Inspect the rotor shaft for wear,

scoring, nicks, or burrs. Replace the

shaft if it is damaged or if the inner

keyway is damaged.

Tool
T69P-3D608-B

G1609-A

FIG. 22—Dowel Pin Insertion

Tool
T69P-3D608-A

G1608-A

FIG. 21—Dowel Pin Squareness

Check
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PART
3-7
Ford Design Non-Integral Power

Steering System

COMPONENT INDEX

CONTROL VALVE

Disassembly
and
Overhaul

Removal
and
Installation

CONTROL VALVE CENTERING SPRING

Adjustment

CONTROL VALVE
TO
POWER STEERING

CYLINDER HOSE

Removal
and
Installation

HOISTING INSTRUCTIONS

POWER CYLINDER

Removal
and
Installation

POWER CYLINDER SEAL

Removal
and
Installation

POWER STEERING PUMP CLEANING

AND INSPECTION
(See
Part 03-01)

Removal
and
Installation

POWER STEERING PUMP
TO
CONTROL

VALVE HOSE

Removal
and
Installation

STEERING GEAR

Cleaning
and
Inspection

(See Part 03-01)
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models
Ford

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Mercury
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Meteor
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Cougar
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Fairlane
07-04

07-03

07-02

07-02

07-02

07-04

07-06

07-03

07-02
Falcon
07-04

07-03

07-02

07-02

07-02

07-04

07-06

07-03

07-02
Montego
07-04

07-03

07-02

07-02

07-02

07-04

07-06

07-03

07-02
Mustang
07-04

07-03

07-02

07-02

07-02

07-04

07-06

07-03

07-02
Lincoln-
Continental
07-04

07-03

07-02

07-02

07-02

07-04

07-06

07-03

07-02
Thunderbird
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A
Continental-
Mark
III
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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applicable
to the
vehicle listed.

DESCRIPTION

The Ford Non-Integral Power

Steering System
(Fig. 1) is a
hydrauli-

cally controlled linkage-type steering

system which includes
an
integral

pump
and
fluid reservoir,
a
control

valve,
a
power cylinder,
the
connecting
fluid lines,
and the
steering linkage.

The hydraulic pump
and
belt, driven

from
the
engine crankshaft, draws

fluid from
the
reservoir
and
provides

fluid pressure
for the
system. Within

the pump itself
is a
pressure-relief
valve which governs
the
pressures

within
the
steering system according

to
the
varying conditions
of
operation.

After fluid
has
passed from
the
pump

to
the
control valve
and the
power
cyl-

inder,
it
returns
to the
reservoir.
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PUMP AND RESERVOIR

CONTROL VALVE

POWER CYLINDER

FIG. 7—Non-Integral Power Steering System
G 1651-A

IN-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS
AND
REPAIRS

HOISTING INSTRUCTIONS

Damage
to
suspension and/or steer-

ing linkage components
may
occur
if

care
is not
exercised when positioning

the hoist adapters
of 2
post hoists

prior
to
lifting
the
vehicle.

If
a 2
post hoist
is
used
to
lift
the

vehicle, place
the
adapters under
the

front suspension lower arms.
Do not

allow
the
adapters
to
contact
the

steering linkage.

CONTROL VALVE CENTERING

SPRING ADJUSTMENT

1.
Raise
the
vehicle
and
remove
2

spring
cap
attaching screws
and
lock

washers
and
remove
the
spring
cap.

2.
Tighten
the
adjusting
nut
snug

(90-100 in-lbs); then, loosen
the nut

1/4 turn. Make sure that
the nut ro-

tates
1/4
turn
(90
degrees)
on the

threads
of the
bolt.
Do not
tighten
the

adjusting
nut too
tight.

3.
Position
the
spring
cap to the

valve housing. Lubricate
and
install

the
two
attaching screws
and
washers.

Torque
the
screws
to
72-100 in-lbs.

4.
Lower
the
vehicle.

5.
Start
the
engine
and
check
the

turning effort with
a
spring scale.

With
the
spring scale attached
to the

rim
of the
steering wheel,
the
effort
to
turn
the
wheel
in
both directions

should
not
exceed
12
pounds.

CONTROL VALVE
TO
POWER

STEERING CYLINDER HOSE

1.
Raise
the
vehicle
on a
hoist
and

place
a
drain
pan
under
the
power

cylinder.

2.
Disconnect
the
hose from
the

power cylinder
and
allow
the
fluid
to

drain from
the
hose. Then, disconnect

the hose from
the
control valve.

3.
Connect
the
unmarked
end of

the shorter tube
(9 7/16 in
long)
to

valve port
C
(Fig. 2). Hold
the
tube
so

that
the
bend parallels
the
surface
of

valve shown
in Fig. 2,
tighten
the nut.

PLANE
OF
TUBE BEND
IN

3A717 HOSE
TO BE
PARALLEL

WITH THIS SURFACE ON VALVE.

CLEARANCE BETWEEN

COUPLING TO
BE 1/16-

1/8 INCH
IN
THIS AREA

G 1503-A

FIG. 2—Power Steering Hose

Installation
Connect
the
opposite
end to the
lower

port
in the
cylinder. Hold
the
tube
se-

curely while tightening
the nut to pre-

vent twisting
the
tube. Connect
the

other tube
(9 5/8 in
long)
to
port
A,

making sure that tube
is
parallel with

the other tube.

4.
Remove
the
drain
pan and
lower

the vehicle.

5.
Fill
the
power steering pump res-

ervoir with fluid
to the
proper level

(Part
3-1).

6. Start
the
engine
and
turn
the

steering wheel
to
each
end of its
travel

several times
to
cycle
the
system.

Then, check
for
leaks.

7.
Stop
the
engine
and
again check

the power steering fluid level.
Add

fluid
as
required.

POWER STEERING PUMP

TO CONTROL VALVE HOSE

REMOVAL

1.
Remove
the
fluid from
the
pump

reservoir with
a
suction
gun.

2.
Raise
the
vehicle
on a
hoist.

3.
Remove
the
clamp retaining
the

hose tubes
to the
control valve.

4.
Disconnect
the
fluid return
and

pressure hoses from
the
control valve

and allow
the
fluid
to
drain into
a

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5.
Lower the vehicle and disconnect

the fluid return hose from the reser-

voir.

6. Disconnect the fluid pressure

hose from the pump outlet fitting.

7.
Remove 1 bolt attaching the

hoses,
insulator, and the retainer to

the frame side rail and remove the

hoses,
and the insulator and retainer

as an assembly from the vehicle.

8. Remove the pressure and return

hoses from the retainer and insulator.

INSTALLATION

1.
Install the pressure and return
hoses in the insulator and retainer.

Paint stripe on pressure hose must be

aligned with slot in insulator. Paint or

tape band on return hose must be cen-

tered in insulator. Position the assem-

bly to the frame side rail and install

the attaching bolt.

2.
Place a hose clamp on the fluid

return hose and install the hose on the

power steering pump reservoir return

fitting.

3.
Torque the pump outlet fitting to

specification (Part 3-13). Then, con-

nect the pressure hose to the outlet fit-

ting and torque the fitting to specifica-

tion.
4.
Raise the vehicle and connect the

pressure and return lines to the con-

trol valve.

5.
Install the clamp to retain the

hose tubes to the control valve.

6. Lower the vehicle and fill the

power steering pump reservoir with

fluid, C1AZ-19582-A, to the proper

level (Part 3-1).

7.
Start the engine and turn the

steering wheel to each end of its travel

several times to cycle the system.

Then, check for fluid leaks.

8. Stop the engine and again check

the power steering fluid level (Part

3-1). Add fluid as required.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

HOISTING INSTRUCTIONS

Damage to suspension and/or steer-

ing linkage components may occur if

care is not exercised when positioning

the hoist adapters of 2 post hoists

prior to lifting the vehicle.

If a 2 post hoist is used to lift the

vehicle, place the adapters under the

front suspension lower arms. Do not

allow the adapters to contact the

steering linkage.

STEERING GEAR

Refer to Group 3-6, Section 3 for

detailed instructions.

POWER STEERING PUMP

Refer to Group 3-10, Section 3 for

detailed instructions.

POWER STEERING CONTROL

VALVE

REMOVAL

1.
Disconnect the 4 fluid line fit-

tings at the control valve, and drain

the fluid from the lines. Turn the front

wheels to the left and right several

times to force all the fluid from the

system.

2.
Loosen the clamping nut and

bolt at the right end of the sleeve.

3.
Remove the roll pin from the

steering arm-to-idler arm rod -through

the slot in the sleeve.

4.
Remove the control valve ball

stud nut.

5.
Using the tool shown in Fig. 3,

remove the ball stud from the sector

shaft arm.
VALVE

Too/-3290-C BALL STUD PITMAN ARM

FIG. 3—Removing Control Valve

Ball Stud

6. After turning the front wheels

fully to the left, unthread the control

valve from the center link steering

arm-to-idler arm rod.

INSTALLATION

1.
Thread the valve onto the center

link until about four threads are still

visible on the link.

2.
Position the ball stud in the sec-

tor shaft arm.

3.
Measure the distance between

the center of the grease plug in the

sleeve and the center of the stud at the

inner end of the left spindle connect-

ing rod (Fig. 4). The distance should

be 5 5/8 inches for Montego, Falcon

and Fairlane vehicles. The distance

should be 4 7/8 inches for Mustang

and Cougar models. If the distance is

not correct, disconnect the ball stud

from the sector shaft arm and turn the

valve on the center link to increase or

decrease the distance.

4.
When the correct distance is ob-

tained and the ball stud is positioned

in the sector shaft arm, align the hole

in the steering arm-to-idler arm rod

with the slot near the end of the valve
sleeve. Install the roll pin in the rod

hole to lock the valve in position on

the rod.

5.
Torque the valve sleeve clamp

bolt to specification.

6. Install the nut on the ball stud,

and torque the nut to specification.

Install a new cotter pin.

7.
Connect the fluid lines to the

control valve, and tighten all fittings

securely. Do not over-tighten.

8. Fill the fluid reservoir with the

specified fluid to the cross hatched

area on the dip stick.

9. Start the engine and run it at

idle speed for about two minutes to

warm the fluid in the power steering

system.

10.
Turn the steering wheel all the

way to the left and right several times,

and check the system for fluid leaks.

11.
Increase the engine speed to

about 1000 rpm, and turn the steering

wheel all the way to the left and right

several times.

CONTROL VALVE CONNECTING ROD STUD

LUBRICATION PLUG

G1653-A

FIG. 4—Control Valve Installation

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