1990 FORD SIERRA set clock

Refitting
15Refitting is a reversal of removal, bearing
in mind the following points.
16Where applicable, secure the larger front
guide plate bolt by bending up the lockwasher
tab(s).
17Before tightening the lower
arm-to-crossmember pivot bolts and nuts,
lower the vehicle so that its weight is resting
on the roadwheels, and bounce the vehicle to
settle the suspension. Ensure that the bolts
are orientated as noted during removal.
18On completion, bleed the brakes and
adjust the handbrake.
Models with rear disc brakes
Note: A suitable puller will be required to
remove the drive flange, and a new rear hub
nut must be used on reassembly.
Removal
19With the vehicle resting on its wheels,
loosen the rear hub nut. A suitable extension
bar will be required, as the nut is extremely
tight. Note that the left-hand nut has a
left-hand thread, ie it is undone in a clockwise
direction. Before loosening the nut, ensure
that the handbrake is applied, and chock the
relevant rear wheel.
20Loosen the rear roadwheel nuts on the
side concerned, chock the front wheels, jack
up the rear of the car and support on axle
stands placed under the side members.
21Remove the rear roadwheel.
22Remove the rear section of the exhaust
system - ie from the joint.
23Unscrew the brake pipe from the brake
hose at the bracket on the lower arm (see
illustration). Plug the ends of the pipe and
hose to prevent leakage and dirt ingress, then
detach the hose from the bracket by removing
the U-shaped retaining clip.
24Remove the handbrake cable from the
clip on the lower arm.
25Unbolt the brake caliper and tie it to one
side, taking care not to strain the brake hose.
26Mark the position of the brake disc in
relation to the hub, remove the retaining spire
washer(s), and remove the disc.
27Disconnect the driveshaft from the hub
assembly by unscrewing the six securing
bolts. Support the driveshaft to avoid strainingthe joints, or alternatively, unbolt it from the
final drive unit at the inboard end and remove
the driveshaft from the vehicle. At all times,
avoid bending the driveshaft joints to
excessive angles, and do not allow the shaft
to hang down from one end.
28Unscrew and remove the rear hub nut,
and using a puller pull off the drive flange.
29Unscrew the four bolts securing the hub
carrier and splash shield to the lower arm.
Remove the hub carrier and splash shield.
Note that the stub axle is retained in the hub
carrier.
30Disconnect the ABS sensor, and detach
the lead from the clip on the lower arm.
31Remove the propeller shaft.
32Proceed as shown in paragraphs 7 to 14
inclusive.
Refitting
33Refitting is a reversal of removal, bearing
in mind the following points.
34Where applicable, secure the larger front
guide plate bolt by bending up the lockwasher
tabs.
35When refitting the hub carrier to the lower
arm note that there are two types of bolts used
. The two types of bolt must not be mixed on a
vehicle, but can be changed in complete sets
for the alternative type. A complete set is eight
bolts, four each side. Note that the two types
of bolt have different torque wrench settings.
When renewing the wheel bearings a suitable
puller will be required to remove the drive
flange, and a new rear hub nut must be used
on reassembly.36When refitting the drive flange to the hub
assembly, use a new hub nut, and leave
tightening until the vehicle is resting on its
wheels. Apply the handbrake and chock the
relevant rear wheel when tightening the nut.
37When refitting the brake disc, align the
previously made marks on disc and hub.
38Before tightening the lower
arm-to-crossmember pivot bolts and nuts,
lower the vehicle so that its weight is resting
on the roadwheels, and bounce the vehicle to
settle the suspension. Ensure that the bolts
are orientated as noted during removal.
39On completion, bleed the brakes and
adjust the handbrake.
Saloon and Hatchback models
1With the weight of the vehicle resting on the
roadwheels, work under the vehicle to
unscrew and remove the shock absorber
lower mounting bolt and nut from the relevant
lower arm (see illustration). If desired, the
rear of the vehicle can be raised on ramps to
improve access.
2Working inside the rear of the vehicle,
remove the trim cover behind the side
cushion. The cover is secured by two
self-tapping screws (see illustrations).
12Rear shock absorber -
removal and refitting
Suspension and steering 11•9
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11.23 Rear suspension lower arm brake
pipe brackets (arrowed)
A Left-hand bracketB Right-hand bracket
12.1 Rear shock absorber lower mounting
- Saloon and Hatchback models
11.12 Lower arm-to-crossmember inner
pivot11.10 Rear suspension front guide plate
12.2a Remove the trim cover . . .

6Turn both tie-rods in the same direction to
correct the steering wheel position. As a
rough guide, 19º of tie-rod rotation will
change the steering wheel position by 1º. To
correct a clockwise error at the steering
wheel, rotate both tie-rods anti-clockwise
(when viewed from the left-hand side of the
vehicle), and the reverse to correct an anti-
clockwise error. Both tie-rods must be rotated
by the same amount.
7Tighten the bellows clips and the tie-rod
end locknuts when adjustment is correct.
Lower the vehicle.
Removal
1Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
2Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3Remove the driver’s side lower facia trim
panels.
4Remove the screws and withdraw the
steering column upper and lower shrouds
(see illustrations). 5Unscrew the two crosshead screws and
withdraw the two combination switches from
the column.
6Remove the screw from the bonnet release
lever and remove the lever.
7Working in the engine compartment,
unscrew the bolt securing the intermediate
shaft to the inner column, swivel the clamp
plate to one side, and disconnect the
intermediate shaft (see illustration).
8Unscrew the nuts securing the outer
column to the facia.
9Disconnect the multi-plugs and withdraw
the column assembly upwards (see
illustration).
Refitting
10Refit the column assembly in the car and
tighten the upper mounting nuts lightly.
Loosen the mounting pinch-bolt.
11Temporarily fit the upper column shroud
and adjust the position of the steering column
until there is a gap of 5.0 mm (0.2 in) between
the shroud and the facia (see illustration).
12Tighten the pinch-bolt and the mounting
nuts and remove the upper column shroud.
13With the steering wheel in the
straight-ahead position, reconnect theintermediate shaft and tighten the clamp plate
bolt to the specified torque.
14Refit the bonnet release lever and
combination switches and reconnect the
multi-plugs.
15Refit the steering column shrouds and
trim panels.
16Reconnect the battery negative lead.
Note: A new adjuster locknut and washer
must be used on reassembly.
Dismantling
1To dismantle the adjuster assembly,
proceed as follows.
2Remove the locknut and washer securing
the adjuster through-bolt (see illustration).
3Remove the through-bolt, adjuster handle,
locking plates, sliders and washers, then
unclip the spring assembly.
Reassembly
4Reassemble the components as follows.
5Refit the spring to the adjuster assembly
bracket.
25Steering column adjuster -
dismantling and reassembly
24Steering column - removal
and refitting
Suspension and steering 11•15
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24.4b . . . and lower shroud
24.11 Upper column shroud-to-facia gap adjustment
X = 5.0 mm (0.2 in)
24.9 Steering column components
A Direction indicator cam
B Thrustwashers
C BearingsD Outer column
E Spring
F Inner column
24.7 Intermediate shaft-to-inner column
universal joint and clamp plate (arrowed)24.4a Remove the steering column upper
shroud . . .