General Equipment; Tie-Rods; Check For Power Steering Fluid Leaks; Steering Gear Checks After A Collision 21 1-00-1 - Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual

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Steering System
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Steering Gear Checks After a Collision
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system
REFER to: Steering Gear (211-02 Power
The following list of steering gear conditions and
Steering, Removal and Installation).
the methods of testing should be taken into
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2. Check the tightening torque of the tiemrod end
when carrying out checks to the steering system:
to wheel knuckle nut.
General Equipment TIE-RODS (.
If the steering gear has no faults after
REFER to: Tie Rod End (21 1-03 Steering
completing the following checks, do not install
Linkage, Removal and Installation).
a new steering gear.
3. Check the tightening torque of the tie-rod end
Surface corrosion and marks on the tie-rod are
locking nut.
acceptable.
When checking for turning effort torque peaks
REFER to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering
in the steering gear, turn the steering wheel from
Linkage, Removal and lnstallation).
Feeler gauge
Straight edge
steering lock-stop to steering lock stop in CHECK FOR TURNING EFFORT TORQUE
approximately 15 seconds. PEAKS IN THE STEERING GEAR
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
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.
is greater than 0.5 mm, install a new steering
Items to be observed when checking the steering
gear.
STEERING GEAR HOUSING
I . Raise and support the vehicle.
REFER to: Lifting (1 00-02 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 (21 1-02 Power
Steering, Removal and lnstallation).
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 lnstallation).
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
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at the steering wheel rim.
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