power steering FORD FIESTA 2007 User Guide

I 00-04-1 2 Noise, Vibration and Harshness I 00=04m12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Power Steering Hiss Noise
Test Condition
Listen for steering hiss noise with the vehicle
parked, transmission in neutral and all windows
-
closed in the following test conditions.
Power Steering Lock Stop Impact Knock 1. Turn the steering wheel to the left-hand and
Noise right-hand steering locks and listen for the
impact noise.
Test Condition
Listen for steering knock noise with the engine
speed at idle in the following test conditions (noise
also apparent with engine off).
Action
CHECK the installation and
potential damage of the floor seal.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Symptom
N0TE:Engine speed at idle
turning the steering wheel slowly
lock to lock.
Power steering system hiss noise
- a high frequency, continuous
rush or swish noise like escaping
air from a balloon. Hiss occurs
while turning between the steering
lock stops, all steering angles.
Noise does not change with
engine rpm and is worse at high
operating temperatures.
N0TE:Engine speed at idle
holding the steering wheel against
a steering lock for three seconds.
Do not hold for more than five
seconds.
Power steering system hiss noise
- a continuous noise like escaping
air occurs while holding the
steering against a steering lock
stop.
Possible Sources
Floor seal.
Power steering gear valve design.
Power steering system hydraulic
design.
Power pump pressure
relief valve.
Power Steering Mechanical Knock Noise 1. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right,
(PAS off) hold and then quickly release.
2. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left, Test Condition hold and then quickly release.
Listen for steering knock noise with the engine off
in the following test conditions (no power assist).
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Action
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Symptom
Power steering system knock
noise
- a heavy loud sound like a
knock on a door that occurs in
parking condition when hitting the
lock stop.
Possible Sources
Power steering gear mechanical
noise, metal to metal at end of
steering travel.
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100-04-13 Noise, Vibration and Harshness 100-04-13
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Power Steering Mechanical Knock Noise 1. Turn the steering wheel to a steering lock and
(PAS on) return to center quickly.
2. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left
Test Condition and then 90 degrees to the right quickly.
Listen for steering knock noise with the engine
speed at idle in the following test conditions (power
assist).
Action
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Symptom
Power steering system knock
noise - a heavy loud repeating
sound like a knock on a door that
occurs in several driving and
steering conditions.
Power Steering Hammer Knock (Hydraulic) 1. Turn the steering wheel to a steering lock
Noise position and return quickly.
Possible Sources
Power steering system knock
noise
- a damped, metallic knock
noise which only occurs at
steering condition with engine off
(very high efforts),
Tolerances in the steering gear
components.
Test Condition
Action
REFER to Steering System.
REFER to: Steering System (21
1 -
00, Diagnosis and Testing).
Symptom
Power steering system knock
noise - clear knock noise from
steering gear linkage area.
Listen for steering knock noise with the engine
speed at idle in the following test conditions (for
vehicles with hydraulic power assisted steering only, not electro-hydraulic power steering).
Possible Sources
Worn tie-rod ball joints (inner and
outer ball joints).
Symptom Possible Sources Action
hitting the suspension cross- Certain
amount of noise level
by pressure impulse in gear and
return line).
Power Steering Hydraulic KnocWClonk 1. Drive over cobbled roads at low speed 10-30
Noise kmlh (6-20 mph) with and without turning.
2. Drive over straight tar strips road rails or 25 mm
Test Condition tall harshness strips at low speed 10-30 kmlh
Listen for steering knocklclonk noise in the (6-20
mph) both driving straight and with
following test conditions with the windows closed. moderate turning.
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100-04-14 Noise, Vibration and Harshness 100-04-14
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Power Steering Column Knock Noise I. Drive over cobbled stones at low speed 16-40
kmlh (1 0-25 mph) with and without steering
Test Condition input carefully listening for knock sounds.
Symptom
Power steering system knock1
clonk noise - sounds almost
identical to column knock that
occurs when driving and cornering
over cobbled stones or rough
roads. Noise may appear to
emanate from a location closer to
the floor than that for column
knock (Sounds like metallic noise
but is created by pressure impulse
in gear and return line
- similar to
a sound like quickly turning off a
water tap).
Listen for steering knock noise in the following test 2. Drive over straight tar strips, road rails or 25 mm
conditions with windows closed. tall
harshness strips at low speed 16-40
kmlh
(10-25 mph) both driving straight and with
moderate cornering.
Possible Sources
Power steering return lines.
High power assist gain of power
steering gear valve (steering gear
design
- no quality issue).
High power steering pump
flow
rate (by design).
Power Steering Toc-Toc Noise 1. Turn the steering wheel from left to right abruptly
changing direction.
Test Condition 2. Drive the vehicle for low speed parking
Listen for steering
toc-toc noise with the engine manoeuvres constantly changing steering
speed at idle and the vehicle parked, automatic direction.
transmission in "P" (PARK) or manual transmission
in neutral and the windows closed.
Action
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Symptom
Power steering system column
knock noise
- a loose sounding
rattle or vibration coming from the
column. Noticeable by hearing
and touch.
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Possible Sources
Steering column or steering
column
Action
CHECK the steering column
retaining bolts and attachments
to the steering column and secure
if necessary.
REFER to: Specifications (21 1
-
04, Specifications).
Check steering column and inter- mediate shaft for free play or
loose components.
REFER to: Steering System (2 11
-
00, Diagnosis and Testing).
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100-04-15 Noise, Vibration and Harshness 100-04-15
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Power Steering Grinding Noise 1. Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.
Test Condition
Action
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Symptom
Power steering system toc-toc
noise - a metallic noise created
when changing direction of
steering wheel rotation during
parking manoeuvre or at stand-
still.
2. Tilt and extend the steering column in various
positions and slowly turn the steering wheel
Possible Sources
gear (design tolerance
in steering rack).
Listen for steering grinding noise with the engine from lock to lock.
speed at idle and the vehicle parked, automatic
transmission in "P" (PARK) or manual transmission
in neutral and the windows closed.
Power Steering Zip Noise
Symptom Possible Sources Action
Power steering system grinding
noise
- an abrasive noise (like
sand paper rubbing against wood)
occurs between moving compon-
ents such as steering wheel and
the steering column shroud.
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Steering wheel to shroud interfer-
ence.
Steering column bearing.
Foreign material in contact with
the steering column
shaft.
Clockspring.
Action
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical item.
BLEED the power steering
system.
REFER
to: Power Steering
System Bleeding
(21 1-00
Steering System
- General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
Symptom
Power steering system zip noise
- occurs when hydraulic fluid
does not flow freely through the
power steering pump supply hose
from steering fluid reservoir to
power steering
pump causing
cavitation
at the pump. Zip is
primarily a cold weather start-up
phenomenon (below -1 0°C). Certain amount
of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
Certain amount of noise level
acceptable, not a safety critical
item.
CHECK if floor covering is
obstructing the steering gear
pinion.
CHECK the installation of the floor
seal.
CHECK the clockspring and
secure if necessary.
REFER to: Clockspring (501
-208,
Removal and Installation).
Possible Sources
steering
Aeration of the power steering
fluid.
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100-04-16 Noise, Vibration and Harshness 100-04-1 6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Driveline Noise and Vibration
Suspension Noise and Vibration
Action
GO to Pinpoint Test A.
GO to Pinpoint Test
B.
GO to Pinpoint Test C.
Symptom
Shake and vibration while driving
Tip-in moan
Idle boomlshake/vibration/
shudder
Pinpoint Tests steps necessary to correct the condition. Then
check the operation of the system to make sure
N0TE:These Pinpoint Tests are designed to take the
condition has been corrected.
the technician through
a step-by-step diagnosis ~fi~~ verifying that the condition has been procedure to determine the cause of a condition. corrected, make sure all components removed It may not always be necessary to follow the chart have been installed. to its conclusion. Carry out only the pinpoint test
PINPOINT TEST A : SHAKE AND VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS 1
Possible Sources
Wheel end vibration.
. Engine/transmissiOnm
Air cleaner.
Power assisted steering.
Powertrain.
Powertrainldrivetrain mounts.
Exhaust system.
Cable(s)lhose(s).
Powertrainldrivetrain mounts.
Exhaust system.
Belt/ pulleys.
I A1 : NEUTRAL COAST I
Action
GO to Pinpoint Test D.
GO to Pinpoint Test E,
Symptom
Wheel end vibration analysis
Nan-axle noise
Carry out the neutral coast test.
Does the vibration disappear during the neutral
coast test?
+ Yes
GO to A2.
+ No
GO to Pinpoint Test D.
Possible Sources
Suspension.
. Wheel bearings,
Trim panels.
Air conditioning (A/C) system.
Accessories.
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100=04=18 Noise, Vibration and Harshness 100-04-18
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
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B3: CHECK THE POWER STEERING
B4: CHECK THE POWERTRAINIDRIVETRAIN
rn Remove the accessory drive belt and test for
tip-in moan. REFER to: (303-05 Accessory
Drive)
Accessory Drive Belt
- 1.8L Duratec-HE
(M14)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (M14)/2.OL Duratec-HE
(M14) (Removal and Installation),
Accessory Drive Belt
- 3.OL Duratec-SE
(VE6)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.OL Duratec-ST
(VE6) (Removal and Installation),
Accessory Drive Belt
- 2.OL Duratorq-DilTDDi
(Puma) Diesell2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma)
Diesel12.2L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel
(Removal and lnstallation).
Is the tip-in moan OK?
-+ Yes
REPAIR the power steering as necessary.
REFER to: Steering System (21 1-00 Steering
System
- General Information, Diagnosis
and Testing).
-+ No
GO to B4.
MOUNTS
rn Carry out the powertrainldrivetrain mount neut-
ralizing procedure
Are the
powertrainldrivetrain mounts OK?
-+ Yes
Vehicle condition corrected. ROAD TEST as
necessary.
-+ No
l NSTALL new powertrainldrivetrain mounts
as necessary. ROAD TEST as necessary.
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205-04-6 Front Drive Halfshafts 205-04-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Halfshaft LH(14 320 0)
I I Installer, Halfshaft
(%. .
1 All vehicles
1. Loosen the strut and spring assembly top
mount retaining nuts by three turns.
General
Eaui~ment
I Four leg puller I
Tire Lever
Materials
Name Specification
Removal
Manual transmission
1 fluid
A WARNING:Refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheets for the Automatic Transmission
Fluid
E-AW. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
Certain Transmission and Power Steering
fluids supplied to Ford contain additives
which may cause skin irritation or other
skin reactions after contact.
WSD-M2C200-C
2' ACAUTION:~~~ a socket to loosen the
wheel hub retaining nut to prevent damage.
Remove the wheel hub retaining nut.
Discard the wheel hub retaining nut. ,'
3. Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Health For
additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General and
Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal
Information, Description and Operation). and
Installation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
4m Ac~u~10~:~rotect the ball joint seal using
a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Detach the lower arm ball joint from the
wheel knuckle.
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205-04-1 3 Front Drive Halfshafts 205-04-1 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Intermediate Shaft
I
Materials
Name Specification
Removal
Manual transmission
1 fluid
A WARN1NG:Refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheets for the Automatic Transmission
Fluid E-AW. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
Certain Transmission and Power Steering
fluids supplied to Ford contain additives
which may cause skin irritation or other
skin reactions after contact.
WSD-M2C200-C
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
I. Remove the right-hand halfshaft.
, For additional information, refer to: Front
i, Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts,
Removal and Installation).
2. Remove the intermediate shaft center
bearing cap.
1. Remove and discard the locknuts.
2. Detach the heatshield from the bearing cap.
3. Remove and discard the center bearing cap.
3m ACAUTION:D~ not damage the halfshaft
oil seal.
N0TE:Plug the transaxle to prevent oil loss or dirt
ingress.
For additional information, refer to: Health and
Safety Precautions
(1 00-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
Remove the intermediate shaft.
Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
For additional information, refer to: Health
and Safety Precautions
(I 00-00 General
Information, Description and Operation).
See
- Transmission Fluids.
Slide the heatshield off the intermediate
shaft.
Installation
All vehicles
I' ACAUTION:D~ not damage the halfshaft
oil seal.
Install the intermediate shaft.
Slide the heatshield onto the intermediate
shaft.
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21 1-00-1 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-1
SECTION 211 -00 Steering System - General
Information
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2006.0 Fiesta
CONTENTS PAGE
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications..
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............................................ 2 1 1 -00-2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Steering System
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......................................... 21 1-00-3
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................................................... Overview.. 2 1 1 -00-3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Steering System
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......................................... 2 1 1 -00-5
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............................... Principles of Operation 21 1-00-5
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......................... Inspection and Verification. 21 1-00-5
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.................................... Components Tests.. 21 1-00-14
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...... / Steering Gear Checks After a Collision 21 1-00-1 8

GENERAL PROCEDURES
...................................................................... Power Steering System Filling.. (1 3 002 0) 21 1-00-20
Power Steering System Bleeding
................................................................... (1 3 41 6 1) 21 1-00-21
Power Steering System Flushing
- 1.25L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/l.4L
......................................... Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/l .6L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma) (1 3 001 0) 21 1-00-23
......................... Power
Steering System Flushing - 2.OL Duratec-HE (M14) (1 3 001 0) 21
1-00-26
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21 1-00-2 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Turning Circle Description
Power
steering fluid
Hydraulic fluid, vehicles with
1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
I Description I Meters I
Specifications
WSA-M2C195-A
WSS-M2C204-A2
I Wall to wall, vehicles with 2.OL Duratec-HE (M14) I 11.65 I
I Maximum allowable steering wheel misalignment I k 3.00" I
Steering Wheel Alignment
Turning Effort Description
Description
Nm Ib-in
Turning effort
Degrees
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