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Power Steering System Flushing
MaterialsSpecification
Name
WSS-M2C204-A2 /
5U7J-M2C204-AA
Hydraulic Fluid DP-PS
1. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Using a blanking cap, cap the power steering
fluid reservoir.
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2.Place the end of the steering gear return line
into a container.
3. Fill the power steering reservoir to the MAX
mark.
Material: Hydraulic Fluid DP-PS
(WSS-M2C204-A2 / 5U7J-M2C204-AA)
hydraulic fluid
4. Raise the vehicle until the road wheels are clear
of the floor. Support the vehicle.
Refer to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
5. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another
technician.
1. Start the engine and slowly turn the steering from steering lock to steering lock until clean
power steering fluid comes out of the return
line.
2. With the aid of another technician, add the power steering fluid until the system is free
of contaminated power steering fluid.
Material: Hydraulic Fluid DP-PS(WSS-M2C204-A2 / 5U7J-M2C204-AA)
hydraulic fluid
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Power Steering System Filling
Special Tool(s)211-189
Adapter, Power Steering
Bleeding
13016
416-D001
Hand Vacuum
Pump/Pressure Pump
23036A
Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C204-A2 /
5U7J-M2C204-AA
Hydraulic Fluid DP-PS
1. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX
mark.
Material: Hydraulic Fluid DP-PS
(WSS-M2C204-A2 / 5U7J-M2C204-AA)
hydraulic fluid
2. Raise the vehicle until the road wheels are clear
of the floor. Support the vehicle.
Refer to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
3. 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
stops dropping.
4. 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 stops dropping. 5.
Switch the engine OFF and using the special
tools, create a vacuum of 62cm-Hg - 75cm-Hg
for 30 seconds.
Special Tool(s): 211-189, 416-D001
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211-189
416-D001
6. Observe the vacuum gauge reading.
1.
2. If the vacuum decreases by more than
5cm-Hg in 5 minutes, the system should be
checked for leaks.
7. Remove the special tools. Fill the power steering
fluid reservoir to the MAX mark as necessary.
Material: Hydraulic Fluid DP-PS
(WSS-M2C204-A2 / 5U7J-M2C204-AA)
hydraulic fluid
8. Lower the vehicle.
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Power Steering System Vacuum Bleeding
Special Tool(s)211-189
Adapter, Power Steering
Bleeding
13016
416-D001
Hand Vacuum
Pump/Pressure Pump
23036A
Materials
Specification
Name
WSA-M2C195-A / 9U7J-
M2C195-AA
Power Steering Fluid IW
Bleeding
9.
Refer to: Steering System Health and Safety
Precautions (100-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
10.
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11 . Material: Power Steering Fluid IW
(WSA-M2C195-A / 9U7J-M2C195-AA)
hydraulic fluid
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12. N O T E :Make sure the fluid in the reservoir does
not fall below the MIN mark, as air could enter
the system.
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13. Material: Power Steering Fluid IW
(WSA-M2C195-A / 9U7J-M2C195-AA)
hydraulic fluid
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211-189
416-D001
211-189
416-D001
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416-D001
211-189
16. N O T E :Make sure the fluid in the reservoir does
not fall below the MIN mark, as air could enter
the system.
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17. Material: Power Steering Fluid IW
(WSA-M2C195-A / 9U7J-M2C195-AA)
hydraulic fluid
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211-189
416-D001
211-189
416-D001
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416-D001
211-189
20. N O T E :Make sure the fluid in the reservoir does
not fall below the MIN mark, as air could enter
the system.
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21. Material: Power Steering Fluid IW
(WSA-M2C195-A / 9U7J-M2C195-AA)
hydraulic fluid
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SECTION 211-02 Power Steering
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2008.50 Kuga
PA G E
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
211-02-2
Power Steering (Component Location) ........................................................................\
......
211-02-3
Power Steering (Overview) ........................................................................\
.........................
211-02-3
Power Steering ........................................................................\
...........................................
211-02-4
Steering gear ........................................................................\
..............................................
211-02-5
Electro-hydraulic power steering pump ........................................................................\
......
211-02-6
Pressure and return lines ........................................................................\
...........................
211-02-7
Power Steering (System Operation and Component Description) .....................................
211-02-7
System Diagram ........................................................................\
.........................................
211-02-8
System Operation ........................................................................\
.......................................
211-02-8
Electronic principle of operation ........................................................................\
..............
211-02-9
Hydraulic principle of operation ........................................................................\
..............
211-02-9
Component Description ........................................................................\
..............................
211-02-9
Electro-hydraulic power steering pump ........................................................................\
..
211-02-10
Integrated steering angle sensor - vehicles built up to 09/2009 .....................................
211-02-11
Brushless DC motor with integral power steering module..............................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
211-02-13
(13 443 0)
Power Steering Pressure Line and Return Line Assembly — 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5 ........................................................................\
............
211-02-18
(13 434 0)
Power Steering Pump — 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 .......................
211-02-21
(13 440 0;
13 443 0)
Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line — 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5 ........................................................................\
............
211-02-25
(13 116 0)
Steering Gear ........................................................................\
.........................
211-02-36
(13 439 0)
Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line — 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5 ........................................................................\
............
211-02-1
Power Steering
211-02- 1
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Power Steering – Overview
Power Steering
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Description
Item
Reservoir
1
Electro-hydraulic power steering pump
2
power steering return hose
3Description
Item
Power steering fluid pressure line
4
Heat shield
5
Steering gear
6
The EHPS system uses an electrically driven
hydraulic pump and a conventional rack and pinion
steering gear. This ensures precise steering operation and steering assistance with minimum
energy consumption.
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