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206-096-1 0 Anti-Lock Control - Stability Assist 206-096-1 0
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
Removal
1. N0TE:The steering wheel rotation sensor
and the clockspring cannot be separated.
Remove the clockspring. For additional
information, refer to Section
501-20A [Safety
Belt System]
I 501-20B [Supplemental
Restraint System].
Installation
AWARNING:T~~ stability assist program
must be re-configured following installation.
Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.
Install the clockspring. For additional
information, refer to Section
501 -20A [Safety
Belt System]
1 501-208 [Supplemental
Restraint System].
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206-09C-11 Anti-Lock Control - Stability Assist 206-09C-1 I
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring(l2 788 0)
Removal
1. For additional information, refer to
Section 206-09A [Anti-Lock Control]
I
206-098 [Anti-Lock Control - Traction
Control]
1 206-09C [Anti-Lock Control -
Stability Assist].
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206-09C-12 Anti-Lock Control - Stability Assist 206-096-1 2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Stability Assist Module ,/.. ,
Materials Remove
the brake master cylinder to
hydraulic control unit (HCU) brake tubes. C
Name Specification I I
I Super DOT 4 brake fluid I ESD-M6C57-A I
Removal
CAUTI0N:If brake fluid is spilt on the
paintwork, the affected area must be
immediately washed down with cold water.
I. Remove the brake master cylinder. For
additional information, refer to
Section
206-06 [Hydraulic Brake Actuation].
2. Detach the engine wiring harness electrical I
connector from the wheelhouse assembly. 4. CAUTIONS:
3. CAUTIONS:
hap the brake tubes to prevent fluid loss
or dirt ingress.
Dplug the hydraulic control unit (HCU)
ports to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
N0TE:Make a note of the position of the brake
tubes, to aid installation.
hap the brake tubes to prevent fluid loss
or dirt ingress.
nplug the HCU ports to prevent fluid loss
or dirt ingress.
N0TE:Make a note of the position of the brake
tubes, to aid installation.
Disconnect the brake tubes from the HCU.
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21 1-00-2 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Turning Circle Description
Power
steering fluid
Hydraulic fluid, vehicles with
1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
I Description I Meters I
Specifications
WSA-M2C195-A
WSS-M2C204-A2
I Wall to wall, vehicles with 2.OL Duratec-HE (M14) I 11.65 I
I Maximum allowable steering wheel misalignment I k 3.00" I
Steering Wheel Alignment
Turning Effort Description
Description
Nm Ib-in
Turning effort
Degrees
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211 -00-5 Steering System - General Information 211 -00-5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Steering System
/ Special Tool(s)
Alignment Pins, Subframe
205-524
Simulator, Driver and
passenger ~ir Bags and Side
Air Curtains 50
1 -073A
General Eaui~ment
I Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) I
Principles of Operation
The steering wheel rotational movement is
transferred to the steering gear through the steering
column shaft. The steering gear converts this
rotational movement, through the action of the rack
and pinion gear into lateral movement. This
movement in turn is transferred to the wheel
knuckles through the tie-rods and tie-rod ends.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure is supplied to the
steering gear by the power steering pump. As the
steering wheel is rotated, the hydraulic fluid is
allowed to pass through the steering gear valve to
one side of a double acting piston, dependent on
which direction the steering wheel is rotated. The
fluid moves the piston, which forms part of the
steering gear, giving power assistance to the effort
required to rotate the steering wheel.
Vehicles with petrol engines, due to the extra load
on the engine imposed by the power steering
pump, have a power steering pressure (PSP)
switch. The switch, which is normally closed, sends a signal
to the powertrain control module (PCM)
during low speed parking manoeuvres. The PCM
responds by maintaining the engine idle speed.
lnspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical
or electrical damage.
Visual lnspection Chart
I Mechanical I Electrical I
Tire pressure(s)
Accessory drive belt
Tie-rod ends
Tie-rod (s)
Steering gear housing
Front strut and
spring assemblies
Front suspension
lower arm ball joints
Front suspension
lower arm bushings
Pinch bolt on
steering column
shaft flexible coup-
ling Power
steering pres-
sure (PSP) switch
Wheels and tires
Power steering line
fluid leaks
Steering gear
bellows
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported
concern is found, correct the cause (if possible)
before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the
symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Possible Sources Action
Drift left or right
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Vehicle attitude incorrect (front
or rear is high or low). CHECK for abnormal loading,
coil spring sag or non-standard
springs.
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211 -00-6 Steering System = General Information 21 1 =OO-6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Possible Sources Action
lncorrect wheel alignment. CHECK the wheel alignment
and adjust if necessary.
REFER to: (204-00 Suspension
System
- General Information) r
Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General
Procedures).
lncorrect front axle cross-
member alignment.
Using the special tool, CHECK
the front axle crossmember
alignment.
Damaged or worn front wheel
bearings. CHECK and INSTALL new
front wheel bearings as neces-
sary.
REFER to: Front Wheel
Bearing (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and
Installation).
I CHECK the brake system. I
REFER to: Brake System (206-
00 Brake System
- General
Information, Diagnosis and
Testing).
CARRY OUT the steering
linkage component test.
REFER to Steering Linkage
Component Test in this
procedure.
CARRY OUT the steering
linkage component test.
REFER to Steering Linkage
Component Test in this
procedure.
Wheels and tires. I CHECK the wheels and tires. I
REFER to: Wheels and Tires
(204-04 Wheels and Tires,
Diagnosis and Testing).
Steering wheel 'off center Vehicle attitude incorrect (front
or rear is high or low). CHECK
for abnormal loading,
coil spring sag or non-standard
springs.
lncorrect wheel alignment. CHECK
the wheel alignment
and adjust if necessary.
REFER to: (204-00 Suspension
System
- General Information)
Specifications (Specifications),
Front Toe Adjustment (General
Procedures).
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21 1-00-7 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom
Vibration
Possible Sources Action
Front suspension lower arm
ball joint. CHECK
and INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Suspension System
(204-00 Suspension System
- General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
Steering linkage. CARRY OUT the steering
linkage component test. REFER to Steering Linkage
Component Test in this
procedure.
Steering gear. CARRY OUT the steering
linkage component test. REFER to Steering Linkage
Component Test in this
procedure.
Incorrect wheel alignment. CHECK the wheel alignment
and adjust if necessary.
REFER to: (204-00 Suspension
System
- General Information)
Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General
Procedures).
Wheels and tires.
CHECK the wheels and tires.
BALANCE or INSTALL new
wheels and tires as necessary.
REFER to: Wheel and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires,
Removal and
Installation).
Damaged or worn front wheel
bearings. CHECK
and INSTALL new
front wheel bearings as neces-
sary.
REFER to: Front Wheel
Bearing
(204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and
Installation).
Front strut and spring assem-
blies. CHECK
and INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Suspension System
(204-00 Suspension System
- General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
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21 1 -00-1 3 Steering System - General Information 211-00-13
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Steering does not vary with
increased wheel rotation Possible Sources
Action
Loose steering gear retaining
bolts.
CHECK and INSTALL new
steering gear retaining bolts as
necessary.
REFER to: Specifications
(21 1 -
02 Power Steering, Specifica-
tions).
Worn power steering pump. INSTALL
a new power steering
pump. REFER to:
(21 1-02
Power Steering)
Power Steering Pump
- I .3L
Duratec-8V
(Rocam)
(Removal and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump
- I .25L
Duratec-16V (Sigma)/l.4L
Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/l .6L
Duratec-1
6V (Sigma),
Vehicles With: Air Condi-
tioning (Removal and Installa-
tion),
Power Steering Pump
- 1.25L
Duratec-I 6V (Sigma)/l.4L
Duratec-I 6V (Sigma)/l.GL
Duratec-I 6V (Sigma),
Vehicles Without: Air Condi-
tioning (Removal and Installa-
tion),
Power Steering Pump
- 1.4L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Removal and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump
- 2.OL
Duratec-HE (M14) (Removal
and lnstallation).
Worn tie-rod. CARRY
OUT the tie-rod
component test. REFER to Tie-
Rod Component Test in this
procedure.
Worn tie-rod ends. INSTALL new
components as
necessary.
REFER to: Tie Rod End
(21 1-
03 Steering Linkage, Removal and Installation).
Worn front suspension bush-
ings. CHECK and INSTALL new
components as necessary.
REFER to: Suspension System
(204-00 Suspension System
- General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
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