engine system general information FORD FIESTA 2007 Owner's Manual

211 -00-14 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-1 4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom
Engine stalls when parking with
engine speed at idle Possible
Sources Action
I Worn front suspension lower 1. CARRY OUT the suspension f-
ball joint inspection component'
test.
REFER to: Suspension System
(204-00 Suspension System
- General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
Steering gear bushings worn
or perished. CHECK
and INSTALL new
components as necessary.
REFER to: Steering Gear
Bushing (21 1-02 Power
Steering, Removal and
Installation).
Loose steering gear retaining
bolts. CHECK and INSTALL new
steering gear retaining bolts as
necessary.
REFER to: Specifications (21 1
-
02 Power Steering, specifica-
tions).
Loose steering column retaining bolts.
CHECK and INSTALL new
steering column retaining bolts as necessary.
REFER to: Specifications (21 1
-
04 Steering Column,
Specifications).
Loose steering column to
steering gear pinion retaining bolt. CHECK
and INSTALL a new
steering column to steering
gear pinion retaining bolt as
necessary.
REFER to: Specifications (21 1
-
02 Power Steering, specifica-
tions).
I Excessive steering gear back-
lash. CARRY
OUT the steering
linkage component test.
REFER to Steering Linkage
Component Test in this
procedure.
Power steering pressure (PSP)
or additional information, refer
switch or circuit.
1. I to WDS.
Components Tests
Steering Linkage
column bearing wear, steering column universal
joint free play, steering wheel or steering column
looseness. The steering column cannot be
repaired. Install a new steering column.
('- .,
1. Grasp the steering wheel firmly and move it up REFER to: Steering Column
(21 1-04 Steering "'
and down and to the left and right without Column, Removal and Installation).
turning the steering wheel, to check for steering
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21 1-00-1 6 Steering System - General Information 21 I -00-1 6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
8m ACAUTION:T~ prevent damage to the
steering linkage, turn the steering wheel to
move the steering linkage to the steering
lock stop.
Turn the steering wheel to position the steering
linkage against the left-hand steering lock stop.
9. N0TE:To isolate the steering gear design
'clearance, check the left-hand
tiemrod with
the steering held against the left-hand
steering lock stop.
With the aid of another technician holding the
steering against the left-hand steering lock stop,
firmly grasp the left-hand road wheel and apply
a rocking motion to check for any free play in
the tie-rod.
IQ Detach the steering gear boot from the steering
gear body and check for free play at the tie-rod
inner ball joint.
11. If there is free play at the tie-rod inner ball joint,
install a new tie-rod.
REFER to: Tie Rod (211-03 Steering Linkage,
Removal and lnstallation).
I2 If there is free play at the tie-rod end, install a
new tie-rod end.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (21 1-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and lnstallation).
Turning Effort Test
N0TE:Before carrying out this test, make sure that
the suspension components are serviceable.
N0TE:Before carrying out this test, make sure that
the steering column is serviceable.
N0TE:Before carrying out this test, make sure that
the front toe adjustment and tire pressures are
correct. 1.
Park the vehicle on a dry, even surface and
apply the parking brake.
/- ,
2. Remove the driver air bag module.
REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501 -20
Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and
Installation).
3. Remove the driver air bag module wiring
harness from the driver air bag module.
REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module Wiring
Harness (501 -20 Supplemental Restraint
System, Removal and Installation).
4. Connect the driver air bag module wiring
harness to the clockspring.
5. Connect the air bag simulators to the driver air
bag module wiring harness in place of the driver
air bag module at the top of the steering column.
6. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel
from lock to lock several times until the power
steering fluid has reached normal operating
temperature.
7. Using a suitable torque wrench and socket,
check the steering wheel turning effort.
8. If the steering wheel turning effort is greater than
the specification, install a new power steering -
pump. REFER to: i
Specifications (21 1-00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications),
Power Steering Pump
- I .3L Duratec-8V
(Rocam) (21 1-02 Power Steering, Removal
and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump
- 1.25L Duratec-1 6V
(Sigma)/l.4L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/l .6L
Duratec-l6V (Sigma), Vehicles With: Air
Conditioning (21 1-02 Power Steering,
Removal and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump
- I .25L Duratec-I 6V
(Sigma)/l.4L Duratec-1 6V (Sigma)/l .6L
Duratec-I 6V (Sigma), Vehicles Without: Air
Conditioning (21 1-02 Power Steering, Removal and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump
- 1.4L Duratorq-TDCi
(DV) Diesel (21 1-02 Power Steering, Removal
and lnstallation),
Power Steering Pump
- 2.OL Duratec-HE (M14)
(21 1-02 Power Steering, Removal and
Installation).
Disconnect the air bag simulators from the driver
air bag module wiring harness.
//
IQ Disconnect the driver air bag module wiring i,,.
harness from the clockspring.
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211 -00-1 8 Steering System - General Information 211 -00-1 8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Steering Gear Checks After a Collision
f
system REFER to: Steering Gear (211-02 Power
The following list of steering gear conditions and
Steering, Removal and Installation).
the methods
of testing should be taken into ~CCOU~~ 2. Check the tightening torque of the tiemrod end when carrying out checks to the steering system:
to wheel knuckle nut.
General
Equipment TIE-RODS (.
If
the steering gear has no faults after
REFER to: Tie Rod End (21 1-03 Steering
completing the following checks, do not install
Linkage, Removal and Installation).
a new steering gear.
3. Check the tightening torque of the tie-rod end
Surface corrosion and marks on the tie-rod are
locking nut.
acceptable.
When checking for turning effort torque peaks REFER to: Tie
Rod End
(211-03 Steering
in the steering gear, turn the steering wheel from Linkage,
Removal and lnstallation).
Feeler gauge
Straight edge
steering lock-stop to steering lock
stop in CHECK FOR TURNING EFFORT TORQUE
approximately 15 seconds. PEAKS
IN THE STEERING GEAR
1.
Using a straight edge and feeler gauge, check
the tie-rods to see if they are straight. If the
distance between the tie-rod and straight edge
A steady increase of turning effort torque from
steering center to steering lock stop is
acceptable.
When checking for power steering fluid leaks,
turn the steering wheel to the steering lock stop
in approximately
10 seconds.
Noises from the power steering, for example
the power steering pump relief valve, are
acceptable. is
greater than 0.5 mm, install a new steering
Items to be observed when checking the steering gear.
STEERING GEAR HOUSING
I. Raise and support the vehicle.
REFER to: Lifting
(1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
2. Visually inspect the steering gear housing for
cracks and damage. If the steering gear housing
is cracked or damaged, install a new steering
gear.
REFER to: Steering Gear
(21 1-02 Power
Steering, Removal and lnstallation).
1. Lower and support the vehicle making sure that
the road wheels are just clear of the floor.
2. With the ignition switch in position
I, slowly turn
the steering wheel from steering lock stop to
steering lock stop. If a turning effort torque peak
or judder is felt while turning the steering wheel,
detach the tie-rods from the wheel knuckles.
3. Slowly turn the steering wheel from steering
lock stop to steering lock stop. If a turning effort
torque peak or judder is felt while turning the
steering wheel, install a new steering gear.
REFER to: Steering Gear
(211-02 Power
Steering, Removal and lnstallation).
CHECK FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Run the engine at a fast idle and slowly turn the
steering wheel to the left-hand steering lock
stop. Hold the steering wheel in this position for
5 seconds with a turning effort torque of
15 Nm
at the steering wheel rim.
3. Turn the steering wheel away from the left-hand
steering lock stop for 30 seconds.
4. Run the engine at a fast idle and slowly turn the
steering wheel to the right-hand steering lock
stop. Hold the steering wheel in this position for
5 seconds with a turning effort torque of
15 Nm '
at the steering wheel rim. (\,
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21 1 -00-20 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-20
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Power Steering System Filling(l3 002 0)
Special Tool(s)
Adapter, Power Steering
Bleeding
211-189 (13-016)
I ( Hand Vacuum
Refill
"%s a3
1. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the power steering
fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use.
The power steering fluid should be poured
slowly into the reservoir to minimize the
possibility of aeration. The power steering
fluid level should be checked with the power
steering fluid cold.
PumpIPressure Pump
41 6-DO01 (23-036A)
Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with the appropriate power
steering fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211-00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
2. Raise and support the vehicle making sure
that the road wheels are just clear of the
floor. For additional information, refer to:
(1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
3.
N0TE:Do not start the engine at this stage.
N0TE:Make sure that the power steering fluid in
the power steering fluid reservoir does not fall
below the MIN mark,
as air could enter the system.
Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to
lock and add power steering fluid until the
power steering fluid in the power steering
fluid reservoir stops dropping. 4.
N0TE:Make sure that
the power steering fluid \.
in the power steering fluid reservoir does
not fall below the MIN mark, as air could
enter the system.
Start the engine and slowly turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock and add power
steering fluid until the power steering fluid
in the power steering fluid reservoir stops
dropping.
5. Switch the engine OFF and using the special
tools, create a vacuum of
62cm-Hg - 75cm-Hg
for 30 seconds.
6. Observe the vacuum gauge reading.
If the vacuum decreases by more than
5cm-Hg
in 5 minutes, the system should be
checked for leaks.
7. Remove the special tools. Fill the power
steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with
the appropriate power steering fluid as
necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211 -00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
8. Lower the vehicle.
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211 -00-21 Steering System - General Information 211 -00-21
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Power Steering System Bleeding(l3 41 6 I )
Adapter, Power Steering
Bleeding
211-189 (13-016)
I I Hand Vacuum
PumpIPressure Pump
41 6-DO01 (23-036A)
Bleeding
1. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the power steering
fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use.
The power steering fluid should be poured , slowly into the reservoir to minimize the
possibility of aeration. The power steering
fluid level should be checked with the power
steering fluid cold.
Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with the appropriate power
steering fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211-00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
2. Raise and support the vehicle making sure
that the road wheels are just clear of the
floor. For additional information, refer to:
(1 00-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
3. N0TE:Do not start the engine at this stage.
N0TE:Make sure that the power steering fluid in
the power steering fluid reservoir does not fall
below the MIN mark, as air could enter the system.
Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to
lock and add power steering fluid until the
power steering fluid in the power steering
fluid reservoir stops dropping.
4. Check the power steering fluid level. Fill the
power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX
mark with the appropriate power steering
fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211 -00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
5.
N0TE:When bleeding the power steering
system the vacuum will decrease. Using the
special tools, maintain a sufficient vacuum
of
38cm-Hg. If the vacuum decreases by
more than
5cm-Hg in 5 minutes, the system
should be checked for leaks.
Using the special tools, bleed the power
steering system in the following sequence.
1. Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to
lock once; then turn the steering wheel to the
right, just off the stop.
2. Using the special tools, create a vacuum of
38cm-Hg. Maintain the vacuum until the air
is evacuated from the system (minimum of
five minutes).
3. Release the vacuum.
4. Repeat the power steering bleeding
procedure, turning the steering wheel to the
left, just off the stop.
6. Remove the special tools. Fill the power
steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with
the appropriate power steering fluid as
necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (21 1-00 Steering System
-
General Information, Specifications).
7. N0TE:Make sure that the power steering fluid
in the power steering fluid reservoir does
not fall below the MIN mark, as air could
enter the system.
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21 1-00-22 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-22
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Start the engine and slowly turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock and add power
steering fluid until the power steering fluid
in the power steering fluid reservoir does
not drop.
8. Switch OFF the engine and examine the
power steering hose connections, steering
gear boots, power steering valve body and
power steering pump for external leaks.
9. Check the power steering fluid level. Fill the
power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX
mark with the appropriate power steering
fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211
-00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
10.
N0TE:When bleeding the power steering
system the vacuum will decrease. Using
the special tools, maintain a sufficient
vacuum of
38cm-Hg. If the vacuum
decreases by more than
5cm-Hg in 5
minutes, the system should be checked for
leaks.
Using the special tools, bleed the power
steering system in the following sequence.
1. Start the engine and slowly turn the steering
wheel from lock to lock once; then turn the
steering wheel to the right, just off the stop.
2. Switch OFF the engine.
3. Using the special tools, create a vacuum of
38cm-Hg. Maintain the vacuum until the air
is evacuated from the system (minimum of
five minutes).
4. Release the vacuum.
5. Repeat the power steering bleeding
procedure, turning the steering wheel to the
left, just off the stop.
11. Remove the special tools. Fill the power
steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark
.
with the appropriate power steering fluid (
as necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications (211
-00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
12. Start the engine, turn the steering wheel
from lock to lock. If excessive noise is
apparent, repeat the power steering
bleeding procedure.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14.
If the noise level is still unacceptable, leave
the vehicle standing overnight then repeat
the power steering system bleeding
procedure.
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21 1-00-24 Steering System - General Information 21 1-00-24
GENERAL PROCEDURES
7. Disconnect the spark plug wires. With the aid of another technician add 1 liter
of clean power steering fluid.
11. Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor
to cool.
*' ACAUTION:DO not continuously crank
the engine for more than
30 seconds, as
damage to the starter motor may result.
N0TE:When flushing the power steering system,
make sure that the power steering fluid in the
reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark.
While cranking the engine for a further 30
seconds turn the steering wheel from lock
to lock.
8. Using the special tool, remove the spark
plugs. With the aid of another technician add a
further
1 liter of clean power steering fluid.
13. When all the fluid has been used, turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position.
14. Using the special tool, install the spark
plugs.
9. N0TE:When filling the power steering fluid
reservoir, make sure that the power steering
fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use.
The fluid should be poured slowly into the
reservoir to minimize the possibility of
aeration. The fluid level should be checked
with the fluid cold.
15. Connect the spark plug wires.
Fill the power steering reservoir to the
MAX
mark with the appropriate fluid.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications
(211 -00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
lo' ACAUTION:D~ not continuously crank
the engine for more than
30 seconds, as
damage to the starter motor may result.
N0TE:When flushing the power steering system,
make sure that the power steering fluid in the
reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark.
While cranking the engine for no more than
30 seconds turn the steering wheel from lock
to lock.
16. Install the air cleaner.
I. Install the retaining bolts.
2. Connect the air cleaner inlet pipe.
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211 -00-27 Steering System - 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
/ j 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
-
General Information, Specifications).
8. CAUTIONS:
ADO not continuously crank the engine for
more than 30 seconds.
A~hen flushing the power steering system,
( 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:
ADO not continuously crank the engine
for more than 30 seconds.
Awhen flushing the power steering system,
make sure that the steering fluid in the power
- steering fluid reservoir does not fall below
I, the MIN mark.
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21 1-00-28 Steering System - General Information 21 ImOO-28
GENERALPROCEDURES
15. Using the special tool, connect the spark
minimize the possibility of aeration. The
plug wires.
steering fluid level must be checked with
the steering fluid cold.
Check the steering fluid level. Fill the power
steering fluid reservoir to the
MAX mark with
the appropriate steering fluid as necessary.
For additional information, refer to:
Specifications
(211 -00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
16. Connect the CKP sensor electrical
connector.
17. 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
(211 -00 Steering System -
General Information, Specifications).
18. Start the engine and slowly turn the
steering wheel from lock to lock.
19. Switch OFF the engine.
20. 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
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21 I -02-9 Power Steering 21 1-02-9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Discard the O-ring seal. 1. Push the O-ring seal onto the special tool.
2. Locate the special tool onto the union and
install the O-ring seal.
5. Detach the power steering line bracket from I TIE001 5852
the engine block.
2. N0TE:Make sure the collar on the hose is
inserted fully into the quick release coupling.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
3. Fill and bleed the power steering system.
For additional information, refer to: Power
Steering System Filling
(211 -00 Steering
System
- General Information, General
Procedures)
I Power Steering System Bleeding (211-00
Steering System - General Information,
General Procedures).
6. Remove the power steering pump.
Installation
1. N0TE:H installing a new power steering
pump, the power steeing pressure line union
supplied with the new pump should be
removed and retained for further use.
Using the special tool, install a new O-ring
seal onto the power steering line to power
steering pump union.
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