steering rack FORD FIESTA 1989 Service Service Manual

1595 Ford Fiesta Remake
REF•10MOT test checks
This is a guide to getting your vehicle through the MOT test.
Obviously it will not be possible to examine the vehicle to the same
standar d as the professional MOT tester. However, working through
the following checks will enable you to identify any problem areas
befor e submitting the vehicle for the test.
Wher e a testable component is in borderline condition, the tester
has discretion in deciding whether to pass or fail it. The basis of such
discr etion is whether the tester would be happy for a close relative or
friend to use the vehicle with the component in that condition. If the
vehicle presented is clean and evidently well cared for, the tester may
be more inclined to pass a borderline component than if the vehicle is
scruffy and apparently neglected.
It has only been possible to summarise the test requirements her e,
based on the regulations in force at the time of printing. Test standards ar e becoming increasingly stringent, although there are some
exemptions for older vehicles. For full details obtain a copy of the Hay\
nes
publication Pass the MOT! (available from stockists of Haynes manuals).
An assistant will be needed to help carry out some of these checks.
The checks have been sub-divided into four categories, as follows:
HandbrakeM Test the operation of the handbrake.
Excessive travel (too many clicks) indicates
incorr ect brake or cable adjustment.
M Check that the handbrake cannot be
r eleased by tapping the lever sideways. Check
the security of the lever mountings.
Footbrake
M Depr ess the brake pedal and check that it
does not creep down to the floor, indicating a master cylinder fault. Release the pedal, wait
a few seconds, then depress it again. If the
pedal travels nearly to the floor before firm
r esistance is felt, brake adjustment or repair is
necessary . If the pedal feels spongy, there is
air in the hydraulic system which must be
r emoved by bleeding. M
Check that the brake pedal is secure and in
good condition. Check also for signs of fluid
leaks on the pedal, floor or carpets, which
would indicate failed seals in the brake master
cylinder.
M Check the servo unit (when applicable) by
operating the brake pedal several times, then
keeping the pedal depressed and starting the
engine. As the engine starts, the pedal will
move down slightly. If not, the vacuum hose or
the servo itself may be faulty.
Steering wheel and column
M Examine the steering wheel for fractures or
looseness of the hub, spokes or rim.
M Move the steering wheel from side to side
and then up and down. Check that the
steering wheel is not loose on the column,
indicating wear or a loose retaining nut.
Continue moving the steering wheel as before,
but also turn it slightly from left to right.
M Check that the steering wheel is not loose
on the column, and that there is no abnormal movement of the steering wheel, indicating
wear in the column support bearings or
couplings.
W
indscreen and mirrors
M The windscreen must be free of cracks or
other significant damage within the driver’s
field of view. (Small stone chips are
acceptable.) Rear view mirrors must be
secur e, intact, and capable of being adjusted.
1Checks carried out
FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT
1Checks carried out
FROM THE DRIVER’S
SEAT2Checks carried out
WITH THE VEHICLE
ON THE GROUND3Checks carried out
WITH THE VEHICLE
RAISED AND THE
WHEELS FREE TO
TURN4Checks carried out on
YOUR VEHICLE’S
EXHAUST EMISSION
SYSTEM
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MOT test checksREF•11
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Seat belts and seats
Note: The following checks are applicable to
all seat belts, front and rear.
M Examine the webbing of all the belts
(including rear belts if fitted) for cuts, serious
fraying or deterioration. Fasten and unfasten
each belt to check the buckles. If applicable,
check the retracting mechanism. Check the
security of all seat belt mountings accessible
fr om inside the vehicle.
M The front seats themselves must be
secur ely attached and the backrests must
lock in the upright position.
Doors
M Both front doors must be able to be opened
and closed from outside and inside, and must
latch securely when closed.
V ehicle identification
M Number plates must be in good condition,
secur e and legible, with letters and numbers
corr ectly spaced – spacing at (A) should be
twice that at (B).
M The VIN plate and/or homologation plate
must be legible.
Electrical equipment
M Switch on the ignition and check the
operation of the horn.
M Check the windscreen washers and wipers,
examining the wiper blades; renew damaged
or perished blades. Also check the operation
of the stop-lights.
M Check the operation of the sidelights and
number plate lights. The lenses and reflectors
must be secure, clean and undamaged.
M Check the operation and alignment of the
headlights. The headlight reflectors must not
be tarnished and the lenses must be
undamaged.
M Switch on the ignition and check the
operation of the direction indicators (including
the instrument panel tell-tale) and the hazard
war ning lights. Operation of the sidelights and
stop-lights must not affect the indicators - if it
does, the cause is usually a bad earth at the
r ear light cluster.
M Check the operation of the rear foglight(s),
including the warning light on the instrument
panel or in the switch.
Footbrake
M Examine the master cylinder, brake pipes
and servo unit for leaks, loose mountings,
corr osion or other damage.
M The fluid reservoir must be secure and the
fluid level must be between the upper ( A) and
lower ( B) markings. M
Inspect both front brake flexible hoses for
cracks or deterioration of the rubber . Turn the
steering from lock to lock, and ensure that the
hoses do not contact the wheel, tyre, or any
part of the steering or suspension mechanism.
With the brake pedal firmly depressed, check
the hoses for bulges or leaks under pressure.
Steering and suspension
M Have your assistant turn the steering wheel
fr om side to side slightly, up to the point where
the steering gear just begins to transmit this
movement to the roadwheels. Check for
excessive free play between the steering
wheel and the steering gear, indicating wear or
insecurity of the steering column joints, the
column-to-steering gear coupling, or the
steering gear itself.
M Have your assistant turn the steering wheel
mor e vigorously in each direction, so that the
r oadwheels just begin to turn. As this is done,
examine all the steering joints, linkages,
fittings and attachments. Renew any
component that shows signs of wear or
damage. On vehicles with power steering,
check the security and condition of the
steering pump, drivebelt and hoses.
M Check that the vehicle is standing level,
and at approximately the correct ride height.
Shock absorbers
M Depr ess each corner of the vehicle in turn,
then release it. The vehicle should rise and
then settle in its normal position. If the vehicle
continues to rise and fall, the shock absorber
is defective. A shock absorber which has
seized will also cause the vehicle to fail.
2Checks carried out
WITH THE VEHICLE ON THE
GROUND
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REF•12MOT test checks
Exhaust system
MStart the engine. With your assistant
holding a rag over the tailpipe, check the
entir e system for leaks. Repair or renew
leaking sections.
Jack up the front and rear of the vehicle,
and securely support it on axle stands.
Position the stands clear of the suspension
assemblies. Ensure that the wheels are
clear of the ground and that the steering
can be turned from lock to lock.
Steering mechanism
M Have your assistant turn the steering fr om
lock to lock. Check that the steering turns
smoothly , and that no part of the steering
mechanism, including a wheel or tyre, fouls
any brake hose or pipe or any part of the body
structure.
M Examine the steering rack rubber gaiters
for damage or insecurity of the retaining clips.
If power steering is fitted, check for signs of
damage or leakage of the fluid hoses, pipes or
connections. Also check for excessive
stif fness or binding of the steering, a missing
split pin or locking device, or severe corrosion
of the body structure within 30 cm of any
steering component attachment point.
Front and rear suspension and
wheel bearings
M Starting at the front right-hand side, grasp
the roadwheel at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock
positions and shake it vigorously. Check for
fr ee play or insecurity at the wheel bearings,
suspension balljoints, or suspension mount-
ings, pivots and attachments.
M Now grasp the wheel at the 12 o’clock and
6 o’clock positions and repeat the previous
inspection. Spin the wheel, and check for
r oughness or tightness of the front wheel
bearing.
M If excess free play is suspected at a
component pivot point, this can be confirmed
by using a large screwdriver or similar tool and
levering between the mounting and the
component attachment. This will confirm
whether the wear is in the pivot bush, its
r etaining bolt, or in the mounting itself (the bolt
holes can often become elongated).
M Carry out all the above checks at the other
fr ont wheel, and then at both rear wheels.
Springs and shock absorbers
M Examine the suspension struts (when
applicable) for serious fluid leakage, corrosion,
or damage to the casing. Also check the
security of the mounting points.
M If coil springs are fitted, check that the
spring ends locate in their seats, and that the
spring is not corroded, cracked or broken.
M If leaf springs are fitted, check that all
leaves are intact, that the axle is securely
attached to each spring, and that there is no
deterioration of the spring eye mountings,
bushes, and shackles. M
The same general checks apply to vehicles
fitted with other suspension types, such as
torsion bars, hydraulic displacer units, etc.
Ensur e that all mountings and attachments are
secur e, that there are no signs of excessive
wear , corrosion or damage, and (on hydraulic
types) that ther e are no fluid leaks or damaged
pipes.
M Inspect the shock absorbers for signs of
serious fluid leakage. Check for wear of the
mounting bushes or attachments, or damage
to the body of the unit.
Driveshafts
(fwd vehicles only)
M Rotate each front wheel in turn and inspect
the constant velocity joint gaiters for splits or
damage. Also check that each driveshaft is
straight and undamaged.
Braking system
M If possible without dismantling, check
brake pad wear and disc condition. Ensure
that the friction lining material has not worn
excessively , (A) and that the discs are not
fractur ed, pitted, scored or badly worn (B).
M Examine all the rigid brake pipes
under neath the vehicle, and the flexible
hose(s) at the rear. Look for corrosion, chafing
or insecurity of the pipes, and for signs of
bulging under pressure, chafing, splits or
deterioration of the flexible hoses.
M Look for signs of fluid leaks at the brake
calipers or on the brake backplates. Repair or
r enew leaking components.
M Slowly spin each wheel, while your
assistant depresses and releases the
footbrake. Ensure that each brake is operating
and does not bind when the pedal is released.
3Checks carried out
WITH THE VEHICLE RAISED
AND THE WHEELS FREE TO
TURN
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Fault findingREF•19
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Suspension and steering systems
Note:Before diagnosing suspension or steering faults, be sure that the
trouble is not due to incorrect tyre pressures, mixtures of tyre types, \
or
binding brakes.
Vehicle pulls to one side
m m Faulty or damaged tyre ( “Weekly Checks”).
m
m Excessive wear in suspension or steering components (Chap-
ter 10).
m m Incorrect front wheel alignment (Chapter 10).
m
m Accident damage to steering or suspension components (Chap-
ter 10).
Wheel wobble and vibration
m mFront roadwheels out of balance (vibration felt mainly through the
steering wheel) (Chapter 1).
m m Rear roadwheels out of balance (vibration felt throughout the
vehicle) Chapter 1).
m m Roadwheels damaged or distorted (Chapter 1).
m
m Faulty or damaged tyre ( “Weekly Checks”).
m
m Worn steering or suspension joints, bushes or components
(Chapter 10).
m m Roadwheel nuts loose (Chapter 1).
m
m Wear in driveshaft joint, or loose driveshaft nut (vibration worst
when under load) (Chapter 8).
Excessive pitching and/or rolling around corners,
or during braking
m mDefective shock absorbers (Chapter 10).
m
m Broken or weak coil spring and/or suspension component
(Chapter 10).
m m Worn or damaged anti-roll bar or mountings (Chapter 10).
Wandering or general instability
m
mIncorrect front wheel alignment (Chapter 10).
m
m Worn steering or suspension joints, bushes or components
(Chapter 10).
m m Tyres out of balance ( “Weekly Checks”).
m
m Faulty or damaged tyre ( “Weekly Checks”).
m
m Roadwheel nuts loose (Chapter 1).
m
m Defective shock absorbers (Chapter 10).
Excessively-stiff steering
m
mLack of steering gear lubricant (Chapter 10).
m
m Seized track-rod end balljoint or suspension balljoint (Chapter 10).
m
m Broken or slipping auxiliary drivebelt (Chapter 1).
m
m Incorrect front wheel alignment (Chapter 10).
m
m Steering rack or column bent or damaged (Chapter 10).
Excessive play in steering
m
mWorn steering column universal joint(s) or flexible coupling
(Chapter 10).
m m Worn steering track-rod end balljoints (Chapter 10).
m
m Worn rack-and-pinion steering gear (Chapter 10).
m
m Worn steering or suspension joints, bushes or components
(Chapter 10).
Lack of power assistance
m mBroken or slipping auxiliary drivebelt (Chapter 1).
m
m Incorrect power steering fluid level (Chapter 1).
m
m Restriction in power steering fluid hoses (Chapter 10).
m
m Faulty power steering pump (Chapter 10).
m
m Faulty rack-and-pinion steering gear (Chapter 10).
Tyre wear excessive
Tyres worn on inside or outside edges
m
mTyres under-inflated (wear on both edges) ( “Weekly Checks”).
m
m Incorrect camber or castor angles (wear on one edge only)
(Chapter 10).
m m Worn steering or suspension joints, bushes or components
(Chapter 10).
m m Excessively-hard cornering.
m
m Accident damage.
Tyre treads exhibit feathered edges
m
mIncorrect toe setting (Chapter 10).
Tyres worn in centre of tread
m
mTyres over-inflated ( “Weekly Checks”).
Tyres worn on inside and outside edges
m
mTyres under-inflated ( “Weekly Checks”).
Tyres worn unevenly
m
mTyres out of balance ( “Weekly Checks”).
m
m Excessive wheel or tyre run-out (Chapter 1).
m
m Worn shock absorbers (Chapter 10).
m
m Faulty tyre (“Weekly Checks” ).
Driveshafts
Clicking or knocking noise on turns (at slow speed
on full-lock)
m mLack of constant velocity joint lubricant (Chapter 8).
m
m Worn outer constant velocity joint (Chapter 8).
Vibration when accelerating or decelerating
m
mWorn inner constant velocity joint (Chapter 8).
m
m Bent or distorted driveshaft (Chapter 8).
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Glossary of technical termsREF•25
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JJump startStarting the engine of a vehicle
with a discharged or weak battery by
attaching jump leads from the weak battery to
a charged or helper battery.
LLoad Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV) A
brake hydraulic system control valve that
works like a proportioning valve, but also
takes into consideration the amount of weight
carried by the rear axle.
Locknut A nut used to lock an adjustment
nut, or other threaded component, in place.
For example, a locknut is employed to keep
the adjusting nut on the rocker arm in
position.
Lockwasher A form of washer designed to
pr event an attaching nut from working loose.
MMacPherson strut A type of front
suspension system devised by Earle
MacPherson at Ford of England. In its original
form, a simple lateral link with the anti-roll bar
cr eates the lower control arm. A long strut - an
integral coil spring and shock absorber - is
mounted between the body and the steering
knuckle. Many modern so-called MacPherson
strut systems use a conventional lower A-arm
and don’t rely on the anti-roll bar for location. Multimeter An electrical test instrument with
the capability to measure voltage, current and
resistance.
NNOx Oxides of Nitrogen. A common toxic
pollutant emitted by petrol and diesel engines
at higher temperatures.
OOhm The unit of electrical resistance. One
volt applied to a resistance of one ohm will
pr oduce a current of one amp.
Ohmmeter An instrument for measuring
electrical resistance.
O-ring A type of sealing ring made of a
special rubber-like material; in use, the O-ring
is compressed into a groove to provide the
sealing action. Overhead cam (ohc) engine
An engine with
the camshaft(s) located on top of the cylinder
head(s).
Overhead valve (ohv) engine An engine with
the valves located in the cylinder head, but
with the camshaft located in the engine block.
Oxygen sensor A device installed in the
engine exhaust manifold, which senses the
oxygen content in the exhaust and converts
this information into an electric current. Also
called a Lambda sensor.
PPhillips screw A type of screw head having a
cr oss instead of a slot for a corresponding
type of screwdriver.
Plastigage A thin strip of plastic thread,
available in different sizes, used for measuring clearances. For example, a strip of Plastigage
is laid across a bearing journal. The parts areassembled and dismantled; the width of the
crushed strip indicates the clearance between
jour nal and bearing.
Pr opeller shaft The long hollow tube with
universal joints at both ends that carries
power from the transmission to the differential on front-engined rear wheel drive vehicles.
Pr oportioning valve A hydraulic control
valve which limits the amount of pressure to
the rear brakes during panic stops to prevent
wheel lock-up.
RRack-and-pinion steering A steering system
with a pinion gear on the end of the steering
shaft that mates with a rack (think of a geared
wheel opened up and laid flat). When the
steering wheel is turned, the pinion turns,
moving the rack to the left or right. This
movement is transmitted through the track
r ods to the steering arms at the wheels.
Radiator A liquid-to-air heat transfer device
designed to reduce the temperature of the
coolant in an internal combustion engine
cooling system.
Refrigerant Any substance used as a heat
transfer agent in an air-conditioning system.
R-12 has been the principle refrigerant for
many years; recently, however, manufacturers
have begun using R-134a, a non-CFC
substance that is considered less harmful to the ozone in the upper atmosphere.
Rocker arm
A lever arm that rocks on a shaft
or pivots on a stud. In an overhead valve
engine, the rocker arm converts the upward
movement of the pushrod into a downward
movement to open a valve.
Rotor In a distributor, the rotating device
inside the cap that connects the centre
electr ode and the outer terminals as it turns,
distributing the high voltage from the coil
secondary winding to the proper spark plug.
Also, that part of an alternator which rotates
inside the stator. Also, the rotating assembly
of a turbocharger, including the compressor
wheel, shaft and turbine wheel.
Runout The amount of wobble (in-and-out
movement) of a gear or wheel as it’ s rotated.
The amount a shaft rotates “out-of-true.” The
out-of-r ound condition of a rotating part.
SSealant A liquid or paste used to prevent
leakage at a joint. Sometimes used in
conjunction with a gasket.
Sealed beam lamp An older headlight design
which integrates the reflector, lens and
filaments into a hermetically-sealed one-piece
unit. When a filament burns out or the lens
cracks, the entire unit is simply replaced.
Serpentine drivebelt A single, long, wide
accessory drivebelt that’s used on some
newer vehicles to drive all the accessories,
instead of a series of smaller, shorter belts.
Serpentine drivebelts are usually tensioned by
an automatic tensioner.
Shim Thin spacer, commonly used to adjust
the clearance or relative positions between
two parts. For example, shims inserted into or
under bucket tappets control valve
clearances. Clearance is adjusted by
changing the thickness of the shim.
Slide hammer A special puller that screws
into or hooks onto a component such as a
shaft or bearing; a heavy sliding handle on the
shaft bottoms against the end of the shaft to
knock the component free.
Sprocket A tooth or projection on the
periphery of a wheel, shaped to engage with a
chain or drivebelt. Commonly used to refer to
the sprocket wheel itself.
Starter inhibitor switch On vehicles with an
O-ring
Serpentine drivebelt
Plastigage
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Radiator -3•6
Radiator fan - 3•4
Radiator grille - 11•7
Radio - 12•15, REF •5
Rear axle - 10•10
Rear light cluster - 12•7, 12•8, 12 •10
Regulator (window) - 11•14
Relays - 12•4
Release bearing - 6•4
Repair procedures - REF•4
Respraying - 11•3
Reversing light - 7A•4, 12•6
Ride height - 10•12
Road test - 1•18
Roadside repairs -0•6 et seq
Roadwheels - 1•15, 1•16, 1•17
Rocker arms - 2B•7
Rocker cover - 2B•4
Rocker gear - 2A•4
Roof drip rail moulding - 11•5
Rotor arm - 1•20, 5B•5
Routine maintenance and servicing -1•1
et seq
Routine maintenance - bodywork and
underframe - 11•2
Routine maintenance - upholstery and carpets - 11•2
Rubber boots - 1•16, 8•3, 8•4, 10 •15
Rust holes in bodywork - 11•3
S
Safety first - 0•5
Scalding - 0•5
Screw threads and fastenings - REF•4
Seat belts - 1•18, 11•17, REF•11
Seats - 11•17, REF •11
Selector - 7B•2, 12•8
Servo - 9•9, 9•11, 9•12
Shock absorbers - 10•11, REF •11, REF•12
Shoes - 9•5
Short-circuit - 12•4
Sidelight - 12•7
Sill moulding - 11•6
Sill scuff plate - 11•19
Spark plug - 1•19
Speakers - 12•16 Speedometer -
7A•3, 7B•3, 12•11, 12•12
Spoiler - 11•12
Springs - REF•12
Starter inhibitor switch - 7B•4, 12•6
Starter motor - 5A•7
Starter motor fault - REF•15
Starting and charging systems -5A•1 et
seq
Steering - See Suspension and steering
Stop-light switch - 12•6
Struts - 10•6, 10• 9
Sump - 2A•7, 2B•10, 2C•12
Sunroof - 11•16
Suspension and steering -1•15, 1•18, 10 •1
et seq, 12•5, REF •10, REF •11, REF• 12
Suspension and steering fault finding -
REF •19
Switches - 3•5, 4B•5, 4B•8, 4C•5, 4C•7,
4D•4, 4D•7, 7A•4, 7B•4, 9•16, 12 •5
T
Tachometer - 12•12
Tailgate - 1•18, 11•12, 11•16, 12•15, 2B•7,
2C•8, 2D•16
Temperature gauge - 3•5, 12•12
Temperature gauge fault - REF•20
Thermostat - 3•3
Throttle housing - 4C•6, 4D•4
Throttle kicker unit - 4A•10, 4A•11,
4A•13
Throttle plate control motor - 4B•7
Throttle position sensor - 4B•8, 4C•7,
4D•6
Timing - 5B•7
Timing belt - 1•25, 2B•5, 2B•6, 2C•5, 2C•7
Timing chain - 2A•6, 2A•7
Tools - REF•4, REF•7, REF•9
Top Dead Centre (TDC) for No 1 piston - 2A•3, 2B•3, 2C•3
Towing - 0•9
Track rod end - 10•17
Trim - 1•18
Trim panels - 11•5, 11 •6, 11•8, 11 •10,
11 •12, 11•13, 11•19, 11•20
Turbocharger - 4C•8, 4C•9
Tyres - 0•15, REF•5, REF •13
Tyre fault - REF•19
Tyre pressures - 0•18
U
Underbody -1•17
Underframe - 11•2
Upholstery - 11•2
V
Vacuum hoses - 1•13
Vacuum servo - 9•9, 9•11, 9•12
Valve clearance - 1•14, 2A•4, 2B•4, 2C•4
Valves - 2D•14, 2D•15
Vehicle identification - REF•3, REF •11
Vehicle speed sensor - 4B•8, 4C•7, 4D•7
Vehicle support - REF•5
Ventilation components - 3•2, 3•8
Voltage regulator - 5A•4
W
Warning lights - 12•8, 12•11
Washer system - 0•14, 12•14, 12•15
Washers fault - REF•20
Water pump - 3•7
Weatherseal - 11•6, 11•16
Weekly checks -0•10 et seq
Weights - REF•2
Wheel alignment - 1•25, 10•17
Wheel bearings - 10•5, 10 •8, REF •12
Wheel changing - 0•8
Wheel cylinders - 9•6
Wheelarch liners - 11•6
Wheels - REF•13
Wheels locking - REF•18
Wind deflector - 11•7
Windows - 11•14, 11•15, 12 •7, 12•15,
REF•20
Windscreen - 11•16, REF •10
Wipers - 0•16, 12• 12, 12•13, 12•14
Wipers fault - REF•20
Wiring check - 1•13
Wiring diagrams - 12•19 et seq
Working facilities - REF•9
Z
Zetec engine in-car repair procedures -
2C•1 et seq
IndexREF•29
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