steering FORD FIESTA 2007 Workshop Manual

21 1 -02-40 Power Steering 211=02-40
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Loosen the tie-rod end retaining nut on both Detach the stabilizer bar connecting link from
sides. the stabilizer bar on both sides.
//
'Irn &AUTION:P~~~~~~ the ball joint seal 13.
Remove the engine support insulator.
using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Using the special tool, detach the tie-rod end
from the wheel knuckle on both sides.
1 . Release the tie-rod end.
2. Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining
nut.
12. N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the
stabilizer bar connecting link ball joint stud
from rotating.
14. Detach the power steering line from the
steering gear (left-hand drive shown).
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 GI 05648en
procarmanuals.com

211 -02-41 Power Steering 21 1-02-41
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
15. Detach the power steering lines from the 19. Lower the front axle crossmember to gain
steering gear (left-hand drive shown). access
to the steering gear.
i 20. Remove the steering gear.
16. Disconnect the power steering lines from
the steering gear valve body.
1. Remove the retaining bolt.
2. Rotate the clamp plate.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
Discard the O-ring seals.
17.
Using a transmission jack and a wooden
block, support the front axle crossmember.
18. Remove the front axle crossmember
retaining bolts on both sides.
21. Remove and discard the steering gear
bulkhead floor seal.
22. Remove the exhaust heat shield.
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 GI 05648en
procarmanuals.com

21 1-02-42 Power Steering 21 1 -02-42
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Installation
All vehicles
1, Install the exhaust heat shield. Using
a transmission jack, wooden block
and the special tools, position and align the
front axle crossmember.
'' &AUTION:W~~I~ tightening the front axle
2. Install a new steering gear bulkhead floor crossmember
retaining bolts, make sure that
seal. the
crossmember does not move.
3. Install the steering gear. Install the
front axle crossmember retaining
bolts on both sides.
6. Remove the special tools.
7. lnstall the front axle crossmember inner
retaining bolts on both sides.
4. N0TE:Use the front axle crossmember inner
retaining bolts to locate the special tools.
a
TI E0030774
2006.0 Fiesta 1~2006 GI 05648en
procarmanuals.com

21 1 -02-43 Power Steering 21 1-02-43
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
8. Remove the transmission jack and wooden 12. Install the engine support insulator.
block.
I 9. N0TE:lnstall new O-ring seals.
Connect the power steering lines to the
steering gear valve body.
1. Rotate the clamp plate.
2. Install the retaining bolt.
Vehicles with 2.OL engine
13. N0TE:Coat the exhaust flexible pipe studs
with grease.
N0TE:lnstall a new exhaust flexible pipe to
catalytic converter gasket and retaining nuts.
Attach the exhaust flexible pipe to the 10. Attach the power steering lines to the
catalytic converter.
steering gear (left-hand drive shown).
Vehicles with diesel engine 11. Attach the power steering line to the
steering gear (left-hand drive shown). 14. N0TE:Coat the exhaust flexible pipe studs
with grease.
N0TE:lnstall new exhaust flexible pipe to muffler
and tailpipe assembly retaining nuts.
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 GI 05648en
procarmanuals.com

211 -02-44 Power Steering 211 -02-44
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Attach the exhaust flexible pipe to the muffler Check the exhaust hanger insulator for
and tailpipe assembly. damage. Install a new exhaust hanger
insulator
if required..
Vehicles with 1.25L, 1.4L or 1.6L engine
15. N0TE:Coat the exhaust flexible pipe studs 17' &AUTION:O~~~ bending of the exhaust
with grease.
flexible pipe may cause damage resulting
N0TE:lnstall a new exhaust flexible pipe to in failure.
catalytic converter gasket and retaining nuts. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe support
Attach the exhaust flexible pipe to the wrap
or splint.
catalytic converter.
*- AwARNING:~~~~~~~ new tie-rod end
All vehicles retaining nuts. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
16' AcAu~~oN:Take care when installing the NOTE:"se a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the tie-rod exhaust hanger insulator to prevent
damage. end ball joint stud from rotating.
2006.0 Fiesta iu2006 GI 05648en
procarmanuals.com

211 -02-45 Power Steering 21 1-02-45
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Attach the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle 21. Install the wheels and tires.
on both sides.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires,
Removal and Installation).
22m AwARNING:~~~~~~~ a new steering column
to steering gear pinion retaining bolt.
Failure to follow this instruction may result
in personal injury.
19.
N0TE:Use a 5mm Allen key to prevent the
stabilizer bar connecting link ball joint stud
from rotating.
Attach the stabilizer bar connecting link to
the stabilizer bar on both sides. Attach
the steering column shaft to the
steering gear pinion.
23. Fill and bleed the power steering system.
For additional information, refer to: (211 -00
Steering System
- General Information)
Power Steering System Filling (General
Procedures),
Power Steering System Filling
- I .6L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (General
Procedures),
Power Steering System Bleeding (General
20.
N0TE:Make sure that the collar on the hose Procedures),
is inserted fully into the quick release Power Steering System
Bleeding - 1.6L
coupling. Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (General
Procedures).
Connect the power steering fluid reservoir
return hose quick release coupling. 24.
Check the toe setting and adjust as
necessary. For additional information, refer
to: (204-00 Suspension System
- General
Information)
Specifications (Specifications),
Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures).
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 GI 05648en
procarmanuals.com

2 1 1 -02-46 Power Steering 211 -02-46
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Steering Gear to Fluid Cooler Return Hose(l3 439 0)
Removal
Left-hand drive vehicles
All vehicles 4. N0TE:Note the position of the steering gear
1. Remove the front right-hand wheel and tire. to
power steering fluid cooler return hose to
aid installation.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal Detach
the steering gear to power steering
and Installation). fluid
cooler return hose bracket from the
steering gear.
2. Disconnect the steering gear to power
steering fluid cooler return hose quick
release coupling, from either the power
steering fluid cooler or the power steering
reservoir return hose.
1. Press the power steering fluid cooler hose
quick release coupling locking tangs.
2. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler
hose quick release coupling.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
3. N0TE:Note the position of the steering gear
to power steering fluid cooler return hose to
aid installation.
Detach the steering gear to power steering
, fluid cooler return hose clips from the
crankshaft pulley splash shield.
5. Detach the steering gear to power steering
fluid cooler return hose clips from the
steering gear.
2006.0 Fiesta IZIZOO~ G91967en
procarmanuals.com

21 1 -02-47 Power Steering 21 1-02-47
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
6. Detach the steering gear to power steering All vehicles
fluid cooler return hose from the power
-
/ I steering line.
Right-hand drive vehicles
7. Remove the steering gear heat shield.
9. Disconnect the power steering lines from the
steering gear valve body.
I. Remove the retaining bolt.
2. Rotate the clamp plate.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
Discard the O-ring seals.
10. Remove the steering gear to power steering
fluid cooler return hose.
Installation
1. N0TE:Make sure that the collar on the hose
is fully inserted into the quick release
coupling.
N0TE:Check the power steering lines to steering
gear valve body O-ring seals for damage or fatigue.
8.
N0TE:Note the position of the steering gear Install new O-rin~ seals as necessary. - to power steering fluid cooler return hose to
aid installation. To
install, reverse the removal procedure.
Detach the steering gear to power steering
2. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For
fluid cooler return hose bracket from the additional information, refer
to: (211 -00
steering gear. Steering System
- General
Information)
Power Steering System Filling (General
Procedures),
Power Steering System Bleeding (General
Procedures).
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 G91967en
procarmanuals.com

21 1-02-48 Power Steering 21 1-02-48
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Power Steering Fluid Cooler(l3 444 0)
Removal 2. Lower the power steering fluid cooler. '-..
I. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional
information, refer to:
(100-02 Jacking and
Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
2. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler
quick release couplings.
1. Press the power steering fluid cooler hose
quick release coupling locking tangs.
2. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler
hose quick release coupling.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable
container.
3. Remove the radiator splash shield.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the power steering fluid cooler.
I. Remove the retaining bolt.
Installation
1. N0TE:Make sure that the collar on the hose
is inserted fully into the quick release
coupling.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For
additional information, refer to: (211 -00
Steering System
- General Information)
Power Steering System Filling (General
Procedures),
Power Steering System Bleeding (General
Procedures).
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 G91972en
procarmanuals.com

21 1 -02-49 Power Steering 21 I -02-49
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Steering Gear Bushing
/ I
Special Tool(s) 3. Using the special tools remove the steering
( 'Removal
1. Remove the steering gear.
For additional information, refer to Steering
Gear in this section.
2. CAUTIONS:
A~ake sure vise jaw protectors are used.
hamp the steering gear reinforcement
boss. Do not clamp the steering gear body.
Secure the steering gear in a vise.
Materials
3. Install the
steering gear.
gear
insulator bushing on both sides.
Installation
14037
1. Lubricate the steering bushing with Rubber
For additional information, refer to Steering
Gear in this section.
Installer, Wheel Hub
204-1 48 (1 4-037)
Removerllnstaller, Pivot
Bushing
205-297 (1 5-086)
2006.0 Fiesta 1212006 G91973en
Name Specification Suspension Insulator Lubricant prior to
installation.
2. Using the special tools install the steering
Rubber Suspension
Insulator Lubricant
gear insulator bushing on both sides.
E25J-I 9553-A
procarmanuals.com