2007 FORD FIESTA Workshop Manual

211 -03-3 Steering Linkage 21 1-03-3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Steering Linkage
REFER to Section 21 1-00 [Steering System -
General Information].
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211 -03-4 Steering Linkage 21 1-03-4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Tie Rod End(l3 273 0)
Special Tool(s)
I Separator, Ball Joint
2. Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining (,,
nut.
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire.For additional
information, refer to Section 204-00
[Suspension System
- General Information].
4. N0TE:Make a note of the number of turns
2m &AUTION:L~~~~ the tie-rod end retaining used to remove the tie-rod endrn
nut in place to protect the ball joint stud.
Remove the tie-rod end.
N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball
joint stud from rotating.
Loosen the tie-rod end locknut and the
tie-rod end retaining nut.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Loosen the retaining nut.
3m &Au~l~N:~rotect the ball joint seal using
a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod end
from the wheel knuckle.
1. Release the tie-rod end.
Installation
I. N0TE:lnstall the tie-rod end using the same
number of turns used to remove
it.
Install the tie-rod end.
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21 1 -03-5 Steering Linkage 21 1 -03-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2m AwARNING:~~~~~~~ a new tie-rod end
/ I retaining nut. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball
joint stud from rotating.
Attach the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle.
1. Tighten the retaining nut.
2. Tighten the locknut.
3. Install the wheel and tire.For additional
information, refer to Section 204-00
f ' [Suspension System - General Information]. ' ' 4. Check the toe setting and adjust as
necessary. For additional information, refer
to Section 204-00 [Suspension System
-
General Information].
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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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211 -03-7 Steering Linkage 21 1-03-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
4, Install the tie-rod end locknut.
5. Install the tie-rod end.
For additional information, refer to Tie-Rod
End in this section.
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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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21 1 -03-1 0 Steering Linkage 21 1-03-1 0
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
6. Install the steering gear. For additional
information, refer to Section
211-02 [Power
Steering].
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