Power assisted steering operating conditionVehicle stationary with engine off
Driving
Parking
REFER to steering
system NVH
concerns column F
REFER to steering
system NVH
concerns column E
REFER to
steering system
NVH concerns
column D
REFER to
steering
system NVH
concerns
column C
REFER to
steering
system NVH
concerns
column B
REFER to
steering
system NVH
concerns
column A
Steering system NVH concerns
Steering System operation condition (column A to F) FEDCBA
Driving condition
Noise
OX
Parking between lock stops, at engine idle and
also increased engine speed
Moan
XXOO
Driving, high engine rpm. Must be present from
new
Whine
OOXX
a) Parking between lock stops. Must be present
from new
Hiss
X
b) Holding steering wheel against lock stops. Must
be present from new
X
X
a) Parking at lock stop. Must be present from new
Lock stop impact
knock
X
b) Parking between lock stops, engine OFF. Must
be present from new
Mechanical knock
(power assisted
steering (PAS) off)
X
c) Parking between lock stops, engine ON (ball
joint knock)
Mechanical Knock
(PAS on)
X
d) Parking into lock stop and release (vehicle with
hydraulic power assisted steering (HPAS) only,
not for vehicles with electro-hydraulic power
assisted steering (EHPAS))
Hammer knock
XO
e) Driving, cobble stones, rough road (clonk). Must
be present from new
Hydraulic knock
(clonk)
XXXOXX
f) Parking, driving. cobble stones and rough roads
Column knock
OXX
O
Mainly driving on rough roads
Column rattle
X
Steering left and right at high frequency. Must be
present from new
Toc-toc
XO
X
When turning steering wheel
Grinding
OX
At engine start, low temperatures below -10°C
only
Zip
• X = Noise will most likely occur in this operating condition.
• O = Noise can possibly occur in this operating condition.
• Blank = Noise is unlikely to occur in this operating condition.
Step 3: According to each identified operating
condition (Column A, B, C, D, E, F), check each possible Steering System NVH concern with the
detail symptom charts below.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
CHECK the installation and
potential damage of the floor
seal.
Floor seal.
NOTE:
Engine speed at idle
turning the steering wheel slowly
lock to lock.
Power steering system hiss noise
– a high frequency, continuous
rush or swish noise like escaping
air from a balloon. Hiss occurs
while turning between the
steering lock stops, all steering
angles. Noise does not change
with engine rpm and is worse at
high operating temperatures. Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Power steering gear valve
design.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Power steering system hydraulic
design.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Power steering pump pressure
relief valve.
NOTE:
Engine speed at idle
holding the steering wheel
against a steering lock for three
seconds. Do not hold for more
than five seconds.
Power steering system hiss noise
– a continuous noise like
escaping air occurs while holding
the steering against a steering
lock stop.
Power Steering Lock Stop Impact Knock
Noise
Test Condition
Listen for steering knock noise with the engine
speed at idle in the following test conditions (noise
also apparent with engine off). 1. Turn the steering wheel to the left-hand and
right-hand steering locks and listen for the
impact noise.
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Power steering gear mechanical
noise, metal to metal at end of
steering travel.
Power steering system knock
noise – a heavy loud sound like
a knock on a door that occurs in
parking condition when hitting the
lock stop.
Power Steering Mechanical Knock Noise
(PAS off)
Test Condition
Listen for steering knock noise with the engine off
in the following test conditions (no power assist). 1. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right,
hold and then quickly release.
2. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left, hold and then quickly release.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Power steering system knock
noise – a damped, metallic knock
noise which only occurs at
steering condition with engine off
(very high efforts).
Power steering system knock
noise – a heavy loud repeating
sound like a knock on a door that
occurs in several driving and
steering conditions.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Tolerances in the steering gear
components.
Power Steering Mechanical Knock Noise
(PAS on)
Test Condition
Listen for steering knock noise with the engine
speed at idle in the following test conditions (power
assist). 1. Turn the steering wheel to a steering lock and
return to center quickly.
2. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left and then 90 degrees to the right quickly.
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
REFER to Steering System.
REFER to:Steering System (211-
00 Steering System - General
Information, Diagnosis and
Testing).
Worn tie-rod ball joints (inner and
outer ball joints).
Power steering system knock
noise – clear knock noise from
steering gear linkage area.
Power Steering Hammer Knock (Hydraulic)
Noise
Test Condition
Listen for steering knock noise with the engine
speed at idle in the following test conditions (for vehicles with hydraulic power assisted steering
only, not electro-hydraulic power steering).
1. Turn the steering wheel to a steering lock
position and return quickly.
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Hydraulic noise created by pres-
sure impulses.
Power steering system knock
noise – loud, metallic sound if
hitting the suspension cross-
member with a hammer (sounds
like metallic noise but is created
by pressure impulse in gear and
return line).
Power Steering Hydraulic Knock/Clonk
Noise
Test Condition
Listen for steering knock/clonk noise in the
following test conditions with the windows closed. 1. Drive over cobbled roads at low speed 10-30
km/h (6-20 mph) with and without turning.
2. Drive over straight tar strips road rails or 25 mm tall harshness strips at low speed 10-30 km/h
(6-20 mph) both driving straight and with
moderate turning.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Steering gear (design tolerance
in steering rack).
Power steering system toc-toc
noise – a metallic noise created
when changing direction of
steering wheel rotation during
parking manoeuvre or at stand-
still.
Power Steering Grinding Noise
Test Condition
Listen for steering grinding noise with the engine
speed at idle and the vehicle parked, automatic transmission in "P" (PARK) or manual transmission
in neutral and the windows closed.
1. Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.
2. Tilt and extend the steering column in various
positions and slowly turn the steering wheel
from lock to lock.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Steering wheel to shroud interfer-
ence.
Power steering system grinding
noise – an abrasive noise (like
sand paper rubbing against
wood) occurs between moving
components such as steering
wheel and the steering column
shroud. Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Steering column bearing.
CHECK if floor covering is
obstructing the steering gear
pinion.
Foreign material in contact with
the steering column shaft.
CHECK the installation of the
floor seal.
CHECK the clockspring and
secure if necessary.
REFER to:Clockspring (501-20
Supplemental Restraint
System, Removal and Installa-
tion).
Clockspring.
Power Steering Zip Noise
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
High viscosity of power steering
fluid at low temperature.
Power steering system zip noise
– occurs when hydraulic fluid
does not flow freely through the
power steering pump supply hose
from steering fluid reservoir to
power steering pump causing
cavitation at the pump. Zip is
primarily a cold weather start-up
phenomenon (below -10°C). BLEED the power steering
system.
REFER to:
Power Steering
System Vacuum Bleeding (211-
00 Steering System - General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
Aeration of the power steering
fluid.
Driveline Noise and Vibration
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
GO toPinpoint Test A.
• Wheel end vibration.
• Engine/transmission.
Shake and vibration while driving
GO toPinpoint Test B.
• Air cleaner.
• Power assisted steering.
• Powertrain.
• Powertrain/drivetrain mounts.
• Exhaust system.
Tip-in moan
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Evaporator Core Orifice
Special Tool(s)
412-027
Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (1/2" blue) 412-034
Remover/Installer, Evaporator
Core Orifice Special Tool(s)
412-034-01
Adapter for 412-034 412-035
Remover, Damaged
Evaporator Core Orifice
Materials
Specification
Name
WSH-M1C231-B /
6U7J-M1C231-AA
Compressor Oil - Air
Conditioning
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details. 1.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00
Climate Control System - General Information,
General Procedures).
2. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End
Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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SECTION 412-02 Auxiliary Climate Control
VEHICLE APPLICATION:
2008.50 Kuga
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CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
412-02-2
Auxiliary Climate Control (Component Location) ................................................................
412-02-4
Auxiliary Climate Control (Overview) ..................................................................................
412-02-4
Initial start-up of the fuel-fired booster heater .....................................................................
412-02-4
Lockout ...............................................................................................................................
412-02-4
Unlocking the control unit ...................................................................................................
412-02-5
Auxiliary Climate Control (System Operation and Component Description) ......................
412-02-5
System Diagram.................................................................................................................
412-02-12
System Operation ...............................................................................................................
412-02-12
Electric Booster Heater ...................................................................................................
412-02-12
Fuel-fired heater - function diagram................................................................................
412-02-13
Boost heat mode.............................................................................................................
412-02-13
Programmable fuel fired booster heater .........................................................................
412-02-13
Immediate start-up of the booster heater ........................................................................
412-02-13
Programmed start-up of the booster heater ....................................................................
412-02-14
Emergency shutoff ..........................................................................................................
412-02-14
Component Description ......................................................................................................412-02-14Electric Booster Heater...................................................................................................
412-02-14Detailed illustration of fuel-fired heater ...........................................................................
412-02-16Flame sensor..................................................................................................................
412-02-16Overheat Sensor.............................................................................................................
412-02-16ECT.................................................................................................................................
412-02-16Water pump....................................................................................................................
412-02-16Fuel pump.......................................................................................................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 412-02-17
Auxiliary Coolant Flow Pump ..............................................................................................
412-02-18
Electric Booster Heater .......................................................................................................
412-02-21
Fuel Fired Booster Heater — 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 .....................................
412-02-25
Fuel Fired Booster Heater Fuel Pump ................................................................................
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 412-02-26
Fuel Fired Booster Heater .................................................................................................. 412-02-1
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Auxiliary Climate Control – Overview
Initial start-up of the fuel-fired booster
heater
The fuel-fired booster heater needs to be filled
before being taken into operation for the first time.
Activation of the fuel pump for the fuel-fired booster
heater is controlled by the Ford diagnostic unit.
Lockout
Flame sensor
If the flame goes out independently during
operation of the booster heater, a restart is carried
out. If the booster heater does not ignite within 90
seconds of fuel delivery or if the flame goes out
within 15 minutes of starting, a lockout will be
implemented by the flame sensor.
Lockout can be cancelled by switching the booster
heater off then on again, although this may only
be repeated at most 2 times.
Overheating sensor
In the event of overheating (water shortage, poorly
ventilated coolant circuit), the fuel supply to the
booster heater is interrupted and a lockout occurs.
After the cause of the overheating has been
eliminated, the booster heater can be started again
by switching it off and on, if the coolant temperature
is below 70°C. If the booster heater overheats ten
times in a row, the control unit will be locked.
Unlocking the control unit
Delete the fault memory of the fuel-fired booster
heater after eliminating the cause of the fault using
the Ford diagnostic unit.
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