Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual page 347

211 -00-27 Steering System
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General Information 21 1 -00-27
GENERAL PROCEDURES
6. Raise the vehicle until the road wheels are
clear of the floor. Support the vehicle. For
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additional information, refer to: (1 00-02
Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
7. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid
is clean and not agitated prior to use. The
steering fluid must be poured slowly into the
power steering fluid reservoir to minimize
the possibility of aeration. The steering fluid
level must be checked with the steering fluid
cold.
Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with the appropriate steering fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (21 1-00 Steering System
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General Information, Specifications).
8. CAUTIONS:
A D O
not continuously crank the engine for
more than 30 seconds.
A ~ h e n flushing the power steering system,
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make sure that the steering fluid in the power
steering fluid reservoir does not fall below
the MIN mark.
N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid is clean
and not agitated prior to use. The steering fluid
must be poured slowly into the power steering fluid
reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration.
While cranking the engine turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock.
With the aid of another technician, add a
further 1 liter of clean steering fluid to the
power steering fluid reservoir.
11. When the clean steering fluid has been
added to the power steering fluid reservoir,
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Using the special tool, connect the steering
gear to power steering fluid reservoir return
line to the power steering fluid reservoir.
N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the steering fluid is clean
and not agitated prior to use. The steering fluid
must be poured slowly into the power steering fluid
14. Using the special tool, install the spark
reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration.
plugs.
While cranking the engine turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock.
With the aid of another technician, add 1 liter
of clean steering fluid to the power steering
fluid reservoir.
9. Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor
to cool.
10. CAUTIONS:
A D O
not continuously crank the engine
for more than 30 seconds.
A w h e n flushing the power steering system,
make sure that the steering fluid in the power
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steering fluid reservoir does not fall below
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the MIN mark.
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2006.0 Fiesta
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