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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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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Action
Symptom Possible Sources
CARRY OUT the Power
Steering Operation Noise
Check.
Excessive noise
REFER to: Noise, Vibration and
Harshness (NVH) (1 00-04
Noise, Vibration and Harsh-
ness, Diagnosis and Testing).
Power
steering operation noise.
Power steering fluid aeration. BLEED the power steering
system.
REFER to: Power Steering
System Bleeding (21 1-00
Steering System
- General
lnformation, General Proced-
u res).
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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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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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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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