
204-00-2 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Caster angle
Front Wheel Alignment (at curb weight)
Degrees and / 4'38'to 2'38' 1
minutes
Maximum Vari-
ance Left or Right
Description
I Camber angle I Degrees
and 1 0°36'to -1'54' 1 -0'39' I 1'15'
Decimal degrees
Tolerance Range
Setting or
Nominal
4.64" to 2.64"
Total toe
Degrees and minutes
Front Wheel Alignment (at curb weigh
Description
3.64"
minutes
Decimal degrees mm
Decimal degrees
Tolerance Range Setting or
I Nominal
1 .OOO
Maximum Vari-
ance Left or Right
0.60" to -1 .90°
3.1Toeink2.2
- 0'30' Toe in k 0'21'
0.50" Toe in k 0.35"
Caster angle
0'30 Toe in + 0°1 0'
Degrees and minutes -0.65"
3.1Toeink1.0
0.50"
Toe in k 0.1 7"
Decimal degrees
1.25"
-
-
Camber angle Degrees and
minutes
Decimal degrees
Total toe
Degrees and
minutes
0°09' Toe in k 0°20' 1 0°09' Toe in k 0°10'
Decimal degrees 0.15" Toe in k 0.34" ( 0.15" Toe in k 0.1 7"
Caster
angle
Front Wheel Alignment (at curb weight) - %Door Sport
Description
Camber angle
Degrees and minutes
Decimal degrees Degrees and
1 0'25' to -2'08' 1 -0'52'
minutes
Decimaldegrees
1 0.4I0to-2.13" 1 -0:86"
Maximum Vari-
ance Left or Right
Tolerance Range
4'39' to 2'34'
4.65"
to 2.57"
Total toe
Setting or
Nominal
Degrees and 0'30' Toe in k 0'21' 0'30 Toe in k 0°10'
minutes
3"37'
3.61"
I Decimal degrees 1 0.50" Toe in k 0.35" 1 0.50" Toe in k 0.17" 1 - I
1°00'
1
.OOO
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204-00-5 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-5 --
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Possible
Sources -
l ncorrect front crossmem ber
alignment.
Action
Using the special tool, CHECK
the front crossmember align- ment.
Worn front wheel bearings. CHECK
the wheel bearings.
REFER to: Wheel Bearing
lnspection (204-00 Suspen-
sion System
- General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
I Wheels and tires. I . GO to Pinpoint Test A. I
Steering wheel off-center Vehicle attitude incorrect (front
or rear is high or low).
Tracks incorrectly CHECK for abnormal loading,
spring sag or non-standard
springs.
-
Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged. CHECK the steering system.
REFER to: (21 1-00 Steering
System
- General Information)
Steering System (Diagnosis and Testing),
Steering System
- 1.6L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Diagnosis and Testing).
Suspension lower arm ball
joint. CARRY
OUT the Ball Joint
lnspection component test in
this procedure.
lncorrect wheel alignment. ADJUST
the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
lncorrect front suspension toe,
castor or camber angles. CHECK
the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
INSTALL new suspension
components as necessary.
~ncorrecGar suspension toe
or camber angles. CHECK
the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
INSTALL new suspension
components as necessary.
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Front or rear suspension
damage. INSTALL new
suspension
components as necessary.
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204-04-3 Wheels and Tires 204-04-3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Wheels and Tires
lnspection and Verification
Visual Inspection Chart
I Mechanical I
I Tire pressure(s) * I
I Wheel nuts I
I Wheel studs I
* Vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system must be inspected for correct operation
using the diagnostic tool.
To maximize tire performance, inspect the tires for
signs of incorrect inflation and uneven wear which
may indicate a need for balancing, rotation or
suspension alignment. Tires should also be
checked frequently for cuts, stone bruises,
abrasions, blisters and for objects that may have
become embedded in the tread. More frequent
inspections are recommended when rapid or ( extreme temperature changes occur or when road
surfaces are rough or occasionally littered with
foreign material.
As a further visible check of tire condition, tread
wear indicators are molded into the bottom of the
tread grooves. When these indicator bands become
visible, new tires must be installed.
Tire Wear Diagnosis
Uneven wear is usually caused by either excessive
camber or excessive toe on tires.
Sometimes incorrect toe settings or worn struts will
cause severe 'cupping' or 'scalloped' tire wear on
non-driven wheels.
Severely incorrect toe settings will also cause other unusual wear patterns.
Tire Vibration Diagnosis
A tire vibration diagnostic procedure always begins
with a road test. The road test and customer
interview (if available) will provide much of the
information needed to find the source of a vibration. During
the road test, drive the vehicle on a road
that is smooth and free of undulations. If vibration
is apparent, note and record the following:
- the speed at which the vibration occurs.
- what type of vibration occurs in each speed
range.
- mechanical or audible
- how the vibration is affected by changes in the
following:
- engine torque
- vehicle speed
- engine speed
- type of vibration - sensitivity:
- torque sensitive
- vehicle speed sensitive
- engine speed sensitive
The following explanations help isolate the source
of the vibration.
Torque Sensitive
This means that the condition can be improved or
made worse by accelerating, decelerating,
coasting, maintaining a steady vehicle speed or
applying engine torque.
Vehicle Speed Sensitive
This means that the vibration always occurs at the
same vehicle speed and is not affected by engine
torque, engine speed or the transmission gear
selected.
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21 1-00-8 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom
Possible Sources Action
Damaged front suspension
lower arm(s).
CHECK and INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Suspension System
(204-00 Suspension System
- General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
CARRY OUT the steering
linkage component test.
REFER to Steering Linkage
Component Test in this
procedure.
Steering effort is highllow Loose or worn accessory drive
belt.
CHECK the accessory drive
belt. REFER to: (303-05
Accessory Drive)
Power Steering Pump
Belt -
1.4L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)ll .6L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma), Vehicles With: Air
Conditioning
(Removal and
Installation),
Accessory Drive Belt - 1.3L
Du ratec-8V (Rocam)
(Removal and lnstallation),
Accessory Drive Belt - I .4L
Duratec-I 6V
(Sigma)ll.6L
Duratec-1 6V (Sigma),
Vehicles Without: Air Condi-
tioning
(Removal and Installa-
tion),
Accessory Drive
Belt - 1.4L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Removal and lnstallation),
Accessory Drive Belt - 2.OL
Duratec-H E (M 14) (Removal
and lnstallation).
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21 1 -00-9 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Possible Sources Action
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Power steering lines restriction.
Power steering fluid aeration. . CHECK the power steering
lines for damage, kinks or
restrictions. INSTALL new
components as necessary.
REFER to: (21 1-02 Power
Steering)
Power Steering Pump to
Steering Gear Pressure Line
- 1.25L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)/l.4L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)/l .6L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma), Vehicles With: Air
Conditioning
(Removal and
Installation),
Power Steering Pump to
Steering Gear Pressure Line
- 1.25L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)ll.4L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)/l .6L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma), Vehicles Without:
Air Conditioning
(Removal
and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump to
Steering Gear Pressure Line
- 1.3L Duratec-8V (Rocam)
(Removal and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump to
Steering Gear Pressure Line
- 1.4L Duratorq-TDCi (DV)
Diesel (Removal and Installa-
tion),
Power Steering Pump to
Steering Gear Pressure Line
- 2.OL Duratec-HE (M14) RHD
(Removal and lnstallation),
Steering Gear to Power
Steering
Fluid Reservoir
Return Line
- 2.OL Duratec-
HE
(M14) RHD (Removal and
Installation),
Steering Gear to Fluid Cooler
Return Hose (Removal and
Installation).
. BLEED the power steering
system.
REFER to: Power Steering
System
Bleeding (21 1-00
Steering System
- General
Information, General Proced-
u res).
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211 -00-1 0 Steering System - General Information 211=00-10
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom
Possible Sources Action
Steering column. CHECK if the floor covering is
obstructing the steering gear
pinion.
CHECK the installation of the
steering gear
bulkhead floor
seal.
CARRY OUT the steering
column universal joint
component test. REFER to
Steering
Column Universal
Joint Component Test in this
procedure.
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.
Worn power steering pump. INSTALL a new power steering
pump. REFER to: (21 1-02
Power Steering)
Power Steering Pump
- 1.3L
Du ratec-8V (Rocam)
(Removal and Installation),
Power Steering Pump - 1.25L
Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/l.4L
Duratec-I 6V (Sigma)/l .6L
Duratec-1
6V (Sigma),
Vehicles With: Air Condi-
tioning
(Removal and lnstalla-
tion),
Power Steering Pump - 1.25L
Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/l.4L
Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/l .6L
Duratec-1
6V (Sigma),
Vehicles Without: Air Condi-
tioning
(Removal and lnstalla-
tion),
Power Steering Pump - 1.4L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Removal and Installation),
Power Steering Pump - 2.OL
Duratec-HE (M14) (Removal
and Installation).
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211 -00-12 Steering System - General Information 211-00-12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Possible Sources Action
Power steering lines.
Steering gear bushings worn
or perished.
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CHECK the power steering lin
clamps are secure. REFER to:
(21 1-02 Power Steering)
Power Steering Pump to
Steering Gear Pressure Line
- 1.25L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)/l.4L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)/l .6L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma), Vehicles With: Air
Conditioning
(Removal and
Installation),
Power Steering Pump to
Steering Gear Pressure Line
- 1.25L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)/l.4L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)/l .6L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma), Vehicles Without:
Air Conditioning
(Removal
and Installation),
Power Steering Pump to
Steering Gear Pressure Line
- I .3L Duratec-8V (Rocam)
(Removal and Installation),
Power Steering Pump to
Steering Gear Pressure Line
- I .4L Duratorq-TDCi (DV)
Diesel (Removal and Installa-
tion),
Power Steering Pump to
Steering Gear Pressure Line
- 2.OL Duratec-HE (M14) RHD
(Removal and Installation),
Steering Gear to Power
Steering
Fluid Reservoir
Return Line
- 2.OL Duratec-
HE
(M14) RHD (Removal and
Installation),
Steering Gear to Fluid Cooler
Return Hose (Removal and
Installation).
CHECK the power steering
lines for clearance from the
vehicle body, front axle cross-
member and steering gear.
CHECK the steering gear
transfer
lines for clearance from
the steering gear.
CHECK and INSTALL new
components as necessary.
I REFER to: Steering Gear
Bushing (21 1-02 Power
Steering,
Removal and
Installation).
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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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