Ford TRADER Workshop Manual page 569

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
N
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Cont'd)
Problem
Possible Cause
Action
PagelSection
Abnormal noise from
Loose steering gear mounting bolls
Tighten N-28
steering system
Malfunctioning steering gear Replace N-28
Loose or damaged steering linkage Tighten or replace
N-28
Worn steering joint
Replace N- 8
Obstruction near steering column
Repair or replace N-12
Improperly adjusted steering gear backlash Adjust N-35
Loose oil pump . Tighten N-37
Loose oil pump bracket
Tighten N-37
Loose oil pump pulley
Tighten N-37
Loose or over tight oil pump drive belt Adjust
N-46
Worn or damaged oil pump drive gear (4.0 L Engine) Replace
N-43
Air in system Bleed air
N-23
Malfunctioning oil pump Replace
N-37
Obstruction near steering column or pressure hose
Adjust or replace
-
9TFONX·012
AIR BLEEDING
Caution
• While air' bleeding, add fluid to ensure the proper fluid level, thus preventing air from getting
into fluid.
9TFONX·013
9TGONX-055
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1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety
stands.
2. Check the fluid level. (Refer to page N-24.)
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times
with the engine not running.
4. Recheck the fluid level. If the level has dropped, add fluid.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the fluid level stabilizes.
6. Start the engine and let
it
idle.
7. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several
times.
8. Verify that the fluid is not foamy and that the fluid level has
not dropped.
9. Add fluid if necessary and repeat Steps 7 and 8.
N-23