Steering Linkage - Ford Transit 2002 Owner's Manual

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Components Tests

Steering Linkage

Inspect the steering gear boots for cuts, deterioration, twisting or distortion. Make sure the
boots are secure. Install new boots or clamps as necessary.
1. 1. Park the vehicle on a dry, even surface and apply the parking brake. Place the
steering in the straight-ahead position.
2. 2. With the engine running, gently turn the steering wheel to the right and left to
check free play. Free play is measured at the steering wheel rim and should be
within the limits stated in the specifications. If free play exceeds the limit stated the
steering linkage or the steering column is worn, or the backlash of the steering gear
is excessive.
3. 3. With the engine OFF, hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands. Attempt to
move the steering wheel up and down and also to the left and right without turning
the wheel, to check the steering column bearing wear, steering column shaft joint
play and steering wheel or steering column looseness. If free play is detected, check
the correct torque of the steering column, coupling shaft and steering wheel
retaining bolts. The steering column cannot be repaired, install a new steering
column. REFER to Section
4. 4. If the steering linkage is worn, install new components as necessary. REFER to
Section 211-03 Steering
new steering column. REFER to Section
backlash cannot be adjusted, install a new steering gear. REFER to Section
Power Steering.
Worn suspension ball
joints.
Worn strut and spring
assembly top mount.
Steering gear insulator
bushings worn or
perished.
Loose steering gear
retaining bolts.
Loose steering column
retaining bolts.
Loose steering column
to steering gear pinion
retaining bolt.
Excessive steering gear
backlash.
Power steering
pressure (PSP) switch.
Circuit.
211-04 Steering
Linkage. The steering column cannot be repaired, install a
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* CARRY OUT the suspension ball joint
inspection component test. REFER to
Section 204-00 Suspension System -
General Information.
* INSTALL a new strut and spring assembly
top mount. REFER to Section
Suspension.
* CHECK and INSTALL new components as
necessary. REFER to Section
Power Steering.
* CHECK and INSTALL new bolts as
necessary. REFER to Section
Power Steering.
* CHECK and INSTALL new bolts as
necessary. REFER to Section
Steering Column.
* CHECK and INSTALL a new bolt as
necessary. REFER to Section
Steering Column.
* INSTALL a new steering gear. REFER to
Section 211-02 Power
* For additional information, refer to the
Wiring Diagram.
Column.
211-04 Steering Column. Steering gear
204- 01 Front
211-02
211-02
211-04
211-04
Steering.
211-02