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Vehicles with 2.5L engine
11 .
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12.
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13. N O T E :Make sure the fluid in the reservoir does
not fall below the MIN mark, as air could enter
the system.
Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock
five times.
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14.
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15.
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All vehicles
16.Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
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Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line —2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5(13 439 0)
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Steering System Health and Safety
Precautions (100-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
2. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
3.
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4.
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5.
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6. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
1. General Equipment: Hose ClampRemover/Installer
2. Torque: 30
Nm
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2
7. Torque: 23Nm1.
2. Torque: 7
Nm
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Tie Rod End(13 273 0)
Special Tool(s)211-020
Separator, Ball Joint
13006
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and
Tires, Removal and Installation).
2. CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
1. Torque: 69Nm
2. Torque: 48Nm
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1
3.Special Tool(s): 211-020
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211-020
4. NOTE: Make sure that the tie rod end is
installed with the same number of turns as when
removed.
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Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
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Steering Gear Boot(13 134 0)
Special Tool(s)204-169
Clamping Tool, Boot
Retaining Clamp
14044
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering Linkage,
Removal and Installation).
2.
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Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Special Tool(s): 204-169
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204-169
3.Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
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Steering Column(13 542 0)
Removal
WARNINGS:
The supplemental restraint system (SRS)
is active for a certain length of time after
the power supply has been disconnected.
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes before
disconnecting or removing any SRS
components.
Make sure that the vehicle electrical
system is fully depowered and no other
power source is connected.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in
the straight ahead position.
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2. CAUTION: Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect
(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
General Procedures).
3. If equipped.
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4.
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5.
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1
2
6.
E99720
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9. Install the ignition coil-on-plug.REFER to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug (303-07 Engine
Ignition - 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Removal and Installation).
TIE44609
10. Install the fuel pump relay and close the CJB.
TIE44608
11. Install the CJB cover.
Measure the compression pressure
(Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW)
Diesel)
WARNINGS:
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or
open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components.
Highly flammable vapors are always
present and can ignite. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal
injury.
Do not carry out any repairs to the fuel
injection system without checking that the
fuel pressure has dropped to zero and that
the fuel temperature has either reached
ambient temperature or is below 30°C,
whichever is the greater. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal
injury.
1. Using datalogger in the Ford diagnostic
equipment , check that the fuel pressure has
dropped to zero and that the fuel temperature
has either reached ambient temperature or is
below 30°C, whichever is the greater.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
REFER to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
VFE0035742
3. Remove the engine undershield.
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4. Remove the radiator undershield.
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Put the engine cover into installation position
and clip it in place by pressing at the places
shown.• Make sure that the engine upper cover is fully engaged in the area of the fuel filter, if
necessary apply more pressure in the areas
shown.
25. Install the cowl panel grille.
REFER to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End
Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
26. Raise and support the vehicle.
REFER to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
TIE44583
27. Install the glow plug relay.
VFE0035752
28. Install the radiator undershield.
VFE0035742
29. Install the engine undershield.
30. Lower the vehicle.
31. Reset the PCM fault memory.
Measure the oil pressure (21 113 0)
The oil pressure depends on various factors
(engine speed, oil temperature, oil viscosity,
amount of oil filter contamination etc.).
Measure the oil pressure (Engine - 2.5L
Duratec-ST (VI5))
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
REFER to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
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2. Remove the engine undershield.
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3. Disconnect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.
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