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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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21 1-00-22 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-22
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Start the engine and slowly turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock and add power
steering fluid until the power steering fluid
in the power steering fluid reservoir does
not drop.
8. Switch OFF the engine and examine the
power steering hose connections, steering
gear boots, power steering valve body and
power steering pump for external leaks.
9. Check the power steering fluid level. Fill the
power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX
mark with the appropriate power steering
fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211
-00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
10.
N0TE:When bleeding the power steering
system the vacuum will decrease. Using
the special tools, maintain a sufficient
vacuum of
38cm-Hg. If the vacuum
decreases by more than
5cm-Hg in 5
minutes, the system should be checked for
leaks.
Using the special tools, bleed the power
steering system in the following sequence.
1. Start the engine and slowly turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock once; then turn the
steering wheel to the right, just off the stop.
2. Switch OFF the engine.
3. Using the special tools, create a vacuum of
38cm-Hg. Maintain the vacuum until the air
is evacuated from the system (minimum of
five minutes).
4. Release the vacuum.
5. Repeat the power steering bleeding
procedure, turning the steering wheel to the
left, just off the stop.
11. Remove the special tools. Fill the power
steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark
.
with the appropriate power steering fluid (
as necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211
-00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
12. Start the engine, turn the steering wheel
from lock to lock. If excessive noise is
apparent, repeat the power steering
bleeding procedure.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14.
If the noise level is still unacceptable, leave
the vehicle standing overnight then repeat
the power steering system bleeding
procedure.
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21 1-03-1 Steering Linkage 21 1=03-I
SECTION 211 -03 Steering Linkage
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2006.0 Fiesta
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
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............................................ Specifications..
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
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....................................... Steering Linkage..
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Tie Rod End
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.......................... (1 3 273 0)
Steering Gear Boot ........................................................................\
................. (1 3 134 0)
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................................... Tie Rod (1 3 263 0)
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21 1 -03-6 Steering Linkage 21 1-03-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Steering Gear Boot(l3 134 0)
General Equipment Install
the steering gear boot. (:
1 Pincers I
Materials
Name
S~ecification
1 Grease I ESB-MI C119-B I
Removal
1. Remove the tie-rod end.
For additional information, refer to Tie-Rod
End in this section.
2. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
3. N0TE:Make sure the tie-rod is clean before
removing the steering gear boot.
Remove the steering gear boot.
2. Using a suitable pair of pincers, install a new
steering gear boot inner clamp.
3. N0TE:Make sure the steering gear boot outer
clamp is located over the recess in the
Discard the clamps. tie-rod.
Installation
I. N0TE:Lubricate the steering gear boot. Using
a suitable pair of pincers, install a new
steering gear boot outer clamp.
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21 1-03-8 Steering Linkage 21 1-03-8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Tie Rod(l3 263 0)
General Eaui~ment
Special Tool(s) 3. Remove and discard the steering gear boot
I Pipe wrench I
13025
I Vise jaw protectors I
Pincers Socket, Tie-Rod End,
Steering
Gear
2 1 1 -245
(1 3-025)
clamps.
1 Grease I ESB-MIC119-B I
Materials
Removal
4. Remove and discard the steering gear boot.
1. Remove the steering gear. For additional
information, refer to Section
211-02 [Power
Steering].
2.
N0TE:Make a note of the number of turns
used to remove the tie-rod end.
Name
S~ecification
Remove
the tie-rod end and the tie-rod end
locknut.
1. Remove the tie-rod end.
2. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
5. Rotate the steering gear pinion to expose
the rack.
6. CAUTIONS:
ADO not clamp the steering rack on ( ' ' exposed hydraulic sealing surfaces.
A~ake sure vise jaw protectors are used.
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211 -03-9 Steering Linkage 21 1-03-9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ATO counter the extensive torque forces 3. Using a suitable pair of pincers, install a new
required to remove the tie-rod, clamp the steering
gear boot inner clamp.
steering rack teeth in a suitable vise. Do not
clamp the steering gear body.
Secure the steering rack in a vise and using
a suitable pipe wrench remove the tie-rod.
Installation
1. Using the special tool, install the tie-rod.
4. N0TE:Make sure the steering gear boot outer
clamp is located over the recess in the
tie-rod.
Using a suitable pair of pincers, install a new
steering gear boot outer clamp.
5. N0TE:lnstall the tie-rod end using the same
number of turns used to remove
it.
2. N0TE:Lubricate the steering gear boot. Install the tie-rod end and the
tie tie-rod end
locknut.
Install a new steering gear boot.
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303-01 B-28 Engine - 2.OL Duratec-HE (M14) 303-01 B-28
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
10. Remove the valve cover.
11. Remove the drive belt.
For additional information, refer to:
Accessory Drive Belt
- 2.OL Duratec-HE
(M14) (303-05 Accessory Drive, Removal
and Installation).
12.
N0TE:Only rotate the crankshaft in the
normal direction of rotation.
Rotate the crankshaft until piston no.
1 is
approx. 45 degrees before TDC. Using
the special tool, remove the crankshaft
pulley.
14. Remove the crankshaft front seal.
For additional information, refer to:
Crankshaft Front Seal (303-01 Engine
-
2.OL Duratec-HE (M14), Invehicle Repair).
15. Remove the front friction washer (engine
shown removed for clarity).
. Discard the friction washer.
16. N0TE:Do not damage the inner constant
13.
N0TE:Do not discard the crankshaft pulley velocity
(CV) joint boot.
bolt. Pull the inner CV joint boot off the
intermediate shaft.
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