
1. Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to:(100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
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2. Firmly grasp the road wheel and apply a rocking
motion checking for any free play in the wheel
bearing or suspension components.
3.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the
steering linkage, turn the steering wheel to
move the steering linkage to the right-hand
steering lock stop.
Turn the steering wheel to position the steering
linkage against the right-hand steering lock stop.
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4. NOTE: To isolate the steering gear design clearance, check the right-hand steering
linkage with the steering held against the
right-hand steering lock stop.
With the aid of another technician holding the
steering linkage against the right-hand steering
lock stop, firmly grasp the road wheel and apply
a rocking motion checking for any free play in
the steering linkage.
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5. Detach the steering gear boot from the steering gear body and check for free play at the tie-rod
inner ball joint.
6. If there is free play at the tie-rod inner ball joint, install a new tie-rod.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and Installation)
/ Tie Rod (211-03 Steering Linkage, Removal
and Installation).
7. Check the tie-rod end for free play. Install a new tie-rod end if necessary.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and Installation)
/ Tie Rod (211-03 Steering Linkage, Removal
and Installation).
8.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the
steering linkage, turn the steering wheel to
move the steering linkage to the left-hand
steering lock stop.
Turn the steering wheel to position the steering
linkage against the left-hand steering lock stop.
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9. NOTE: To isolate the steering gear design clearance, check the left-hand steering
linkage 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,
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Steering Gear Checks After a Collision
General EquipmentFeeler gauge
Straight edge
Items to be observed when checking the steering
system
The following list of steering gear conditions and
the methods of testing should be taken into account
when carrying out checks to the steering system:
• If the steering gear has no faults after completing the following checks, do not install
a new steering gear.
• Surface corrosion and marks on the tie-rod are acceptable.
• When checking for turning effort torque peaks in the steering gear, turn the steering wheel from
steering lock stop to steering lock stop in
approximately 15 seconds.
• A steady increase of turning effort torque from steering center to steering lock stop is
acceptable.
• When checking for power steering fluid leaks, turn the steering wheel to the steering lock stop
in approximately 10 seconds.
• Noises from the power steering, for example the power steering pump relief valve, are
acceptable.
STEERING GEAR HOUSING
1. Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
2. Visually inspect the steering gear housing for cracks and damage. If the steering gear housing
is cracked or damaged, install a new steering
gear.
REFER to: Steering Gear (211-02 Power
Steering, Removal and Installation).
TIE-RODS
1. Using a straight edge and feeler gauge, check the tie-rods to see if they are straight. If the
distance between the tie-rod and straight edge is greater than 0.5 mm, install a new steering
gear.
REFER to:
Steering Gear (211-02 Power
Steering, Removal and Installation).
2. Check the tightening torque of the tie-rod end to wheel knuckle nut.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and Installation).
3. Check the tightening torque of the tie-rod end locking nut.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and Installation).
CHECK FOR TURNING EFFORT TORQUE
PEAKS IN THE STEERING GEAR
1. Lower and support the vehicle making sure that the road wheels are just clear of the floor.
2. With the ignition switch in position I, slowly turn the steering wheel from steering lock stop to
steering lock stop. If a turning effort torque peak
or judder is felt while turning the steering wheel,
detach the tie-rods from the wheel knuckles.
3. Slowly turn the steering wheel from steering lock stop to steering lock stop. If a turning effort
torque peak or judder is felt while turning the
steering wheel, install a new steering gear.
REFER to: Steering Gear (211-02 Power
Steering, Removal and Installation).
CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Run the engine at a fast idle and slowly turn the steering wheel to the left-hand steering lock
stop. Hold the steering wheel in this position for
5 seconds with a turning effort torque of 15 Nm
at the steering wheel rim.
3. Turn the steering wheel away from the left-hand steering lock stop for 30 seconds.
4. Run the engine at a fast idle and slowly turn the steering wheel to the right-hand steering lock
stop. Hold the steering wheel in this position for
5 seconds with a turning effort torque of 15 Nm
at the steering wheel rim.
5. Turn the steering wheel away from the right-hand steering lock stop.
6. Check for power steering fluid leaks at the steering gear housing and the power steering
line connections to the steering gear. If there is
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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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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 – Component Location
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1
Description
Item
Integrated steering angle sensor - vehicles
built up to 09/2009
1
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Power Steering – Overview
Power Steering
E96186
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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