2007 FORD FIESTA steering linkage

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 1-00-8 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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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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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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211 -00-14 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-1 4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom
Engine stalls when parking with
engine speed at idle Possible
Sources Action
I Worn front suspension lower 1. CARRY OUT the suspension f-
ball joint inspection component'
test.
REFER to: Suspension System
(204-00 Suspension System
- General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
Steering gear bushings worn
or perished. CHECK
and INSTALL new
components as necessary.
REFER to: Steering Gear
Bushing (21 1-02 Power
Steering, Removal and
Installation).
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).
Loose steering column retaining bolts.
CHECK and INSTALL new
steering column retaining bolts as necessary.
REFER to: Specifications (21 1
-
04 Steering Column,
Specifications).
Loose steering column to
steering gear pinion retaining bolt. CHECK
and INSTALL a new
steering column to steering
gear pinion retaining bolt as
necessary.
REFER to: Specifications (21 1
-
02 Power Steering, specifica-
tions).
I Excessive steering gear back-
lash. CARRY
OUT the steering
linkage component test.
REFER to Steering Linkage
Component Test in this
procedure.
Power steering pressure (PSP)
or additional information, refer
switch or circuit.
1. I to WDS.
Components Tests
Steering Linkage
column bearing wear, steering column universal
joint free play, steering wheel or steering column
looseness. The steering column cannot be
repaired. Install a new steering column.
('- .,
1. Grasp the steering wheel firmly and move it up REFER to: Steering Column
(21 1-04 Steering "'
and down and to the left and right without Column, Removal and Installation).
turning the steering wheel, to check for steering
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21 1-00-1 5 Steering System - General Information 21 I -00-1 5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
2. With the road wheels in the straight ahead
position, gently turn the steering wheel to the
1 left and the right to check free play in the
steering linkage.
3. There should be no excessive free play at the
steering wheel rim. If there is excessive free
play, CHECK the tie-rod inner and outer ball
joints, REFER to Tie-Rod Component Test in
this procedure. CHECK the steering column
universal joint, REFER to Steering Column
Universal Joint Component Test in this
procedure. If there is no free play in the tie-rod
and the steering column, install a new steering
gear.
REFER to: Steering Gear (211-02 Power
Steering, Removal and installation).
Tie-Rod
A CAUTI0N:The steering gear boots must be
handled carefully to avoid damage. Use
new steering gear boot clamps when
installing the steering gear boots.
N0TE:Noises such as knocks, which may appear
to originate from the steering linkage, may also be
( , generated by front suspension components.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to:
(1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
3m ACAUTION:T~ prevent damage to the
steering linkage, turn the steering wheel to move the steering linkage to the steering
lock stop.
Turn the steering wheel to position the steering
linkage against the right-hand steering lock stop.
4. N0TE:To isolate the steering gear design
clearance, check the right-hand tie-rod with
the steering held against the right-hand
steering lock stop.
With the aid of another technician holding the
steering against the right-hand steering lock
stop, firmly grasp the right-hand road wheel and
apply a rocking motion to check for any free play
in the tie-rod.
5. Detach the steering gear boot from the steering
gear body and check for free play at the tie-rod
inner ball joint.
2. Firmly grasp the road wheel and apply a rocking 6. If there is free play at the tie-rod inner ball joint,
motion to check for any free play in the wheel
install a new tie-rod.
bearing or suspension components.
REFER to: Tie Rod (211-03 Steering Linkage,
Removal and installation).
7. If there is free play at the tie-rod end, install a
new tie-rod end.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (21 1-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and Installation).
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21 1-00-1 6 Steering System - General Information 21 I -00-1 6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
8m ACAUTION:T~ prevent damage to the
steering linkage, turn the steering wheel to
move the steering linkage to the steering
lock stop.
Turn the steering wheel to position the steering
linkage against the left-hand steering lock stop.
9. N0TE:To isolate the steering gear design
'clearance, check the left-hand
tiemrod with
the steering held against the left-hand
steering lock stop.
With the aid of another technician holding the
steering against the left-hand steering lock stop,
firmly grasp the left-hand road wheel and apply
a rocking motion to check for any free play in
the tie-rod.
IQ Detach the steering gear boot from the steering
gear body and check for free play at the tie-rod
inner ball joint.
11. If there is free play at the tie-rod inner ball joint,
install a new tie-rod.
REFER to: Tie Rod (211-03 Steering Linkage,
Removal and lnstallation).
I2 If there is free play at the tie-rod end, install a
new tie-rod end.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (21 1-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and lnstallation).
Turning Effort Test
N0TE:Before carrying out this test, make sure that
the suspension components are serviceable.
N0TE:Before carrying out this test, make sure that
the steering column is serviceable.
N0TE:Before carrying out this test, make sure that
the front toe adjustment and tire pressures are
correct. 1.
Park the vehicle on a dry, even surface and
apply the parking brake.
/- ,
2. Remove the driver air bag module.
REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501 -20
Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and
Installation).
3. Remove the driver air bag module wiring
harness from the driver air bag module.
REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module Wiring
Harness (501 -20 Supplemental Restraint
System, Removal and Installation).
4. Connect the driver air bag module wiring
harness to the clockspring.
5. Connect the air bag simulators to the driver air
bag module wiring harness in place of the driver
air bag module at the top of the steering column.
6. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel
from lock to lock several times until the power
steering fluid has reached normal operating
temperature.
7. Using a suitable torque wrench and socket,
check the steering wheel turning effort.
8. If the steering wheel turning effort is greater than
the specification, install a new power steering -
pump. REFER to: i
Specifications (21 1-00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications),
Power Steering Pump
- I .3L Duratec-8V
(Rocam) (21 1-02 Power Steering, Removal
and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump
- 1.25L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)/l.4L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/l .6L
Duratec-l6V (Sigma), Vehicles With: Air
Conditioning (21 1-02 Power Steering,
Removal and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump
- I .25L Duratec-I 6V
(Sigma)/l.4L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/l .6L
Duratec-I 6V (Sigma), Vehicles Without: Air
Conditioning (21 1-02 Power Steering, Removal and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump
- 1.4L Duratorq-TDCi
(DV) Diesel (21 1-02 Power Steering, Removal
and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump
- 2.OL Duratec-HE (M14)
(21 1-02 Power Steering, Removal and
Installation).
Disconnect the air bag simulators from the driver
air bag module wiring harness.
//
IQ Disconnect the driver air bag module wiring i,,.
harness from the clockspring.
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211 -00-1 8 Steering System - General Information 211 -00-1 8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Steering Gear Checks After a Collision
f
system REFER to: Steering Gear (211-02 Power
The following list of steering gear conditions and
Steering, Removal and Installation).
the methods
of testing should be taken into ~CCOU~~ 2. Check the tightening torque of the tiemrod end when carrying out checks to the steering system:
to wheel knuckle nut.
General
Equipment TIE-RODS (.
If
the steering gear has no faults after
REFER to: Tie Rod End (21 1-03 Steering
completing the following checks, do not install
Linkage, Removal and Installation).
a new steering gear.
3. Check the tightening torque of the tie-rod end
Surface corrosion and marks on the tie-rod are
locking nut.
acceptable.
When checking for turning effort torque peaks REFER to: Tie
Rod End
(211-03 Steering
in the steering gear, turn the steering wheel from Linkage,
Removal and lnstallation).
Feeler gauge
Straight edge
steering lock-stop to steering lock
stop in CHECK FOR TURNING EFFORT TORQUE
approximately 15 seconds. PEAKS
IN THE STEERING GEAR
1.
Using a straight edge and feeler gauge, check
the tie-rods to see if they are straight. If the
distance between the tie-rod and straight edge
A steady increase of turning effort torque from
steering center to steering lock stop is
acceptable.
When checking for power steering fluid leaks,
turn the steering wheel to the steering lock stop
in approximately
10 seconds.
Noises from the power steering, for example
the power steering pump relief valve, are
acceptable. is
greater than 0.5 mm, install a new steering
Items to be observed when checking the steering gear.
STEERING GEAR HOUSING
I. Raise and support the vehicle.
REFER to: Lifting
(1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
2. Visually inspect the steering gear housing for
cracks and damage. If the steering gear housing
is cracked or damaged, install a new steering
gear.
REFER to: Steering Gear
(21 1-02 Power
Steering, Removal and lnstallation).
1. Lower and support the vehicle making sure that
the road wheels are just clear of the floor.
2. With the ignition switch in position
I, slowly turn
the steering wheel from steering lock stop to
steering lock stop. If a turning effort torque peak
or judder is felt while turning the steering wheel,
detach the tie-rods from the wheel knuckles.
3. Slowly turn the steering wheel from steering
lock stop to steering lock stop. If a turning effort
torque peak or judder is felt while turning the
steering wheel, install a new steering gear.
REFER to: Steering Gear
(211-02 Power
Steering, Removal and lnstallation).
CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Run the engine at a fast idle and slowly turn the
steering wheel to the left-hand steering lock
stop. Hold the steering wheel in this position for
5 seconds with a turning effort torque of
15 Nm
at the steering wheel rim.
3. Turn the steering wheel away from the left-hand
steering lock stop for 30 seconds.
4. Run the engine at a fast idle and slowly turn the
steering wheel to the right-hand steering lock
stop. Hold the steering wheel in this position for
5 seconds with a turning effort torque of
15 Nm '
at the steering wheel rim. (\,
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