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firmly grasp the road wheel and apply a rocking
motion checking for any free play in the steering
linkage.
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10. Detach the steering gear boot from the steeringgear body and check for free play at the tie-rod
inner ball joint.
11. If there is free play at the tie-rod inner ball joint, install a new tie-rod.
REFER to: Tie Rod(211-03 Steering Linkage,
Removal and Installation).
12. 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).
Turning Effort Test
NOTE: Before carrying out this test, make sure
that the suspension components are serviceable.
NOTE: Before carrying out this test, make sure
that the steering column is serviceable.
NOTE: Before carrying out this test, make sure
that the toe adjustment and tire pressures are
correct.
1. Park the vehicle on a dry, even surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the driver air bag module.
REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20
Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and
Installation).
3. Connect the air bag simulators to the sub-harnesses in place of the driver air bag
module at the top of the steering column.
4. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times until the power
steering fluid has reached normal operating
temperature. 5. Using a suitable torque wrench and socket,
check the steering wheel turning effort.
6. If the steering wheel turning effort is greater than the specification, install a new steering gear.
Steering Column Universal Joint
1.WARNING: Install a new steering column
to steering gear pinion retaining bolt. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.
Detach the steering column from the steering
gear pinion.• Discard the steering column to steering gear pinion retaining bolt.
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2. Check for smooth movement of the steeringcolumn universal joint.
1. Hold the steering column universal joint yoke.
2. Articulate the free yoke in a figure of eight movement.
• If the movement is not smooth or resistance is felt, install a new steering column.
REFER to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering
Column, Removal and Installation).
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3. Hold both of the steering column universal joint yokes and twist them clockwise and
counterclockwise.
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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 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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Engine
Special Tool(s) / General EquipmentSocket, Spark Plug
303-499
ES21202
Compression Test Adapter
303-1056
E42936
Ford diagnostic equipment
Materials
Specification
Name
WSK-M2G349-A7
Adhesive - Loctite 243 1. Verify the customer concern by operating the
system
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible)
before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Visual Inspection Chart
Electrical
Mechanical
– Fuse(s)
– Loose or corrodedconnector(s)
– Control module
– Damaged or worn switch(es)
– Coolant leaks
– Oil leaks
– Fuel system leaks
– Visibly damaged or
worn parts
– Loose or missing nuts or bolts
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK for evidence of oilleaks on components. Use an
ultraviolet (UV) leak tester if an
oil leak is not evident. INSTALL
new gaskets or components as
required.
• Oil leaks on components that
are either coated in oil them-
selves or on components local
to them.
• Loss of oil
• CHECK the coolant expansiontank for a film of oil on the
coolant surface. INSTALL a
new oil cooler or oil cooler
gasket.
• Internal or external leak at the
oil cooler.
• INSTALL a new crankshaftseal.
• Leak at the crankshaft seal.
• CHECK for cracks in oil-carrying components of the
basic engine by means of a UV
leak test. INSTALL new
components or seals as
necessary.
• Leaks from oil carrying
components or basic engine.
• DETERMINE the last type ofengine oil used and compare
with the specification. Change
the engine oil to the specifica-
tion.
• Use of the wrong type of engine
oil.
• Oil consumption
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK if the PCV system isoperating correctly and repair
as necessary. Engine - 2.5L
Duratec-ST (VI5) -
REFER to: Engine Emission
Control (303-08 Engine
Emission Control - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) -
VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Faulty positive crankcase vent-
ilation (PCV) system.
- Hoses or ventilation orbreather valves are blocked.
This causes excessive
pressure in the crankcase
which causes more oil to
enter the combustion
chamber.
- PCV oil separator is faulty and engine oil can enter the
combustion chamber
through the intake manifold.
• INSTALL a new turbocharger.Engine - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)
-
REFER to: Turbocharger (303-
04 Fuel Charging and
Controls - Turbocharger -
2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS)
- VI5, Removal and Installa-
tion).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Turbocharger seals.
• CHECK the gaskets and matingsurfaces for damage.
Remove the cylinder head.
CHECK the mating faces, cylinder
head gasket and the evenness of
the cylinder head and engine block
mating faces.
INSTALL new valve seals. Engine
- 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5) -
REFER to: Valve Stem Seals
(303-01 Engine - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal
and Installation).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW)
Diesel -
• Damaged gaskets or mating
surfaces.
- Cylinder head gasket isdamaged or mating face are
warped.
- Valve stem seals are worn and engine oil can enter the
combustion chamber
between the valve stem and
the valve stem guide.
• INSTALL new components asnecessary.
• Piston ring or cylinder liner
wear.
• CHECK the running surfacesand clearances of the individual
engine components. INSTALL
new components as necessary.
INSTALL a new cylinder block
if necessary.
• Check the pistons and piston rings.
• Damaged cylinder liners or
excessive clearance of engine
components.
- Pistons.
- Piston rings (clearance ingroove and end gap).
- Cylinder liners.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• Check the cooling systemcomponents. Engine - 2.5L
Duratec-ST (VI5) -
REFER to: Engine Cooling
(303-03 Engine Cooling,
Diagnosis and Testing).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
REFER to: Engine Cooling
(303-03 Engine Cooling,
Diagnosis and Testing).
• Cooling system components.
• Coolant consumption
• INSTALL a new oil cooler.
• Oil cooler.
• CHECK the cylinder headgasket for damage. CHECK the
cylinder head for distortion.
• Damaged gaskets or warped
mating faces.
• DETERMINE the damagedengine component(s) and
install new component(s) as
necessary.
• Cracks or fractures in engine
components surrounded by
coolant, such as cylinder liners
and cylinder head combustion
chamber.
• CHECK the battery and cables.REFER to: Charging System
(414-00 Charging System -
General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
• Battery or cables.
• Engine will not crank
• CHECK the starting system.Engine - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)
-
REFER to: Starting System
(303-06 Starting System -
2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS)
- VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Starter motor or cables.
• CHECK the fuel level.
• Fuel tank is empty.
• Engine cranks but will not start
• Drain the water from the fuelsystem.
• Water in fuel (diesel engine
only).
• INSTALL a new fuel filter.Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Fuel filter blocked.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK the intake air system.Engine - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)
-
REFER to: Intake Air Distribu-
tion and Filtering (303-12
Intake Air Distribution and
Filtering - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Diagnosis and Testing).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Engine intake air system.
• CHECK the glow plugs.INSTALL new glow plugs as
necessary.
• Glow plug faulty (diesel engine
only).
• CHECK the engine manage-ment system. Engine - 2.5L
Duratec-ST (VI5) -
REFER to: Electronic Engine
Controls (303-14 Electronic
Engine Controls - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) -
VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Engine management system.
• CHECK the ignition system.Engine - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)
-
REFER to: Engine Ignition
(303-07 Engine Ignition - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) -
VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
• Ignition system (petrol engine
only).
• CHECK and adjust the valvetiming. Engine - 2.5L Duratec-
ST (VI5) -
REFER to: Timing Belt (303-01
Engine - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Removal and Installation).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Incorrect valve timing.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK the timing belt/timingchain and sprockets/pulleys.
INSTALL new components as
necessary. Engine - 2.5L
Duratec-ST (VI5) -
REFER to: Timing Belt (303-01
Engine - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Removal and Installation).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Broken or damaged timing
belt/timing chain or
pulley/sprocket.
• CHECK the fuel system.Engine - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)
-
REFER to: Fuel Charging and
Controls (303-04 Fuel Char-
ging and Controls - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) -
VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Fuel system.
• Very poor power output or fuel
consumption too high or engine
running rough.
• CHECK the intake air system.Engine - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)
-
REFER to: Intake Air Distribu-
tion and Filtering (303-12
Intake Air Distribution and
Filtering - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Diagnosis and Testing).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Engine intake air system.
• CHECK the exhaust system.
• Exhaust system blocked.
• CHECK the engine manage-ment system. Engine - 2.5L
Duratec-ST (VI5) -
REFER to: Electronic Engine
Controls (303-14 Electronic
Engine Controls - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) -
VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi
(DW) Diesel -
• Engine management system.
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