wheel FORD FIESTA 2007 Owner's Manual

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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100-04-20 Noise, Vibration and Harshness 100-04-20
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESULTSIACTIONS
C4: CHECK THE POWERTRAINIDRIVETRAIN MOUNTS
Carry out the powertrainldrivetrain mount neut-
ralizing procedure
Are the powertrainldrivetrain mounts OK?
+ Yes
Vehicle condition corrected. ROAD TEST as
necessary.
+ No
INSTALL new powertrainldrivetrain mounts
as necessary. ROAD TEST as necessary.
PINPOINT TEST D
: WHEEL END VIBRATION ANALYSIS
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
Dl: INSPECT THE WHEELS AND TIRES
Inspect the wheels and tires.
REFER to: Wheels and Tires (204-04 Wheels
and Tires, Diagnosis and Testing).
Are the wheels and tires OK?
+ Yes
GO to D2.
+ No
INSTALL new wheels or tires as necessary.
REFER to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels
and Tires, Removal and Installation).
ROAD TEST as necessary.
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100-04-21 Noise, Vibration and Harshness 100-04-21
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESULTSIACTIONS
I D2: INSPECT THE WHEEL BEARINGS
lnspect the wheel bearings.
REFER to: Wheel Bearing Inspection (204-00
Suspension System
- General Information,
General Procedures).
Are the wheel bearings OK?
+ Yes
GO to D3.
+ No
INSTALL new wheel bearings as necessary.
REFER to:
Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front Suspension,
Removal and lnstallation),
Wheel Bearing
- 2.OL Duratorq-DiITDDi (Puma)
Diesel12.0L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel,
Vehicles With: 5-Speed Automatic Transaxle
(5F31 J) (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal
and lnstallation),
Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal
and lnstallation). ROAD TEST as necessary.
I D3: INSPECT THE WHEEL AND TIRE RUNOUT I
lnspect the wheel and tire runout.
Is the wheel and tire runout OK?
+ Yes
Balance the wheels and tires. Refer to the
wheel balance equipment manufacturer's
instructions. ROAD TEST as necessary.
+ No
INSTALL new wheels or tires as necessary.
REFER to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels
and Tires, Removal and Installation).
ROAD TEST as necessary.
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204-00-1 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-I
SECTION 204-00 Suspension System - General
lnformation
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2006.0 Fiesta
CONTENTS PAGE
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-00-2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Suspension System ........................................................................\
.................................... 204-00-4
Inspection and Verification
........................................................................\
.......................... 204-00-4
Symptom Chart..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-00-4
Pinpoint Tests
........................................................................\
............................................. 204-00-8
Component Tests..
.... . . ...... .. .. . . .... .. . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-00-1 4
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Wheel Bearing Inspection ....... . .. .. .. . . . . ...... .... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-00-1 6
Front Toe Adjustment ........................................................................\
......... (14 11 7 0) 204-00-1 7
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204-00-2 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Caster angle
Front Wheel Alignment (at curb weight)
Degrees and / 4'38'to 2'38' 1
minutes
Maximum Vari-
ance Left or Right
Description
I Camber angle I Degrees
and 1 0°36'to -1'54' 1 -0'39' I 1'15'
Decimal degrees
Tolerance Range
Setting or
Nominal
4.64" to 2.64"
Total toe
Degrees and minutes
Front Wheel Alignment (at curb weigh
Description
3.64"
minutes
Decimal degrees mm
Decimal degrees
Tolerance Range Setting or
I Nominal
1 .OOO
Maximum Vari-
ance Left or Right
0.60" to -1 .90°
3.1Toeink2.2
- 0'30' Toe in k 0'21'
0.50" Toe in k 0.35"
Caster angle
0'30 Toe in + 0°1 0'
Degrees and minutes -0.65"
3.1Toeink1.0
0.50"
Toe in k 0.1 7"
Decimal degrees
1.25"
-
-
Camber angle Degrees and
minutes
Decimal degrees
Total toe
Degrees and
minutes
0°09' Toe in k 0°20' 1 0°09' Toe in k 0°10'
Decimal degrees 0.15" Toe in k 0.34" ( 0.15" Toe in k 0.1 7"
Caster
angle
Front Wheel Alignment (at curb weight) - %Door Sport
Description
Camber angle
Degrees and minutes
Decimal degrees Degrees and
1 0'25' to -2'08' 1 -0'52'
minutes
Decimaldegrees
1 0.4I0to-2.13" 1 -0:86"
Maximum Vari-
ance Left or Right
Tolerance Range
4'39' to 2'34'
4.65"
to 2.57"
Total toe
Setting or
Nominal
Degrees and 0'30' Toe in k 0'21' 0'30 Toe in k 0°10'
minutes
3"37'
3.61"
I Decimal degrees 1 0.50" Toe in k 0.35" 1 0.50" Toe in k 0.17" 1 - I
1°00'
1
.OOO
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204-00-4 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Suspension System
I I Alignment Pins, Subframe I
lnspection and Verification
Mechanical
Wheel knuckles
Tie-rod ends
Front suspension lower arm ball joints
Front suspension lower arm bushings
Front strut and spring assemblies
Front stabilizer bar and connecting links
Rear springs
Rear shock absorbers
Rear suspension beam axle and bushings
1.
Verify the customer concern.
I
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical
damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported Visual Inspection Chart concern is found, correct the cause (if possible)
I I Wheels and tires
Mechanical
Tire pressure(s)
Symptom Chart
before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the
symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart
Symptom
Drift left or right
Possible Sources Action
Steering System (Diagnosis
and Testing),
Steering System
- 1.6L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Diagnosis and Testing).
Vehicle attitude incorrect (front
or rear is high or low).
Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged.
I Brake system. I CHECK the brake system. I
CHECK for abnormal loading,
spring sag or non-standard
springs.
CHECK the steering system.
REFER to: (21 1-00 Steering
System
- General Information)
REFER to: Brake System (206-
00 Brake System
- General
Information, Diagnosis and
REFER to: Specifications (204-
'!
00 Suspension System -
i
General Information,
Specifications).
Incorrect wheel alignment.
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Testing).
ADJUST the wheel alignment. ,'-
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204-00-5 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-5 --
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Possible
Sources -
l ncorrect front crossmem ber
alignment.
Action
Using the special tool, CHECK
the front crossmember align- ment.
Worn front wheel bearings. CHECK
the wheel bearings.
REFER to: Wheel Bearing
lnspection (204-00 Suspen-
sion System
- General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
I Wheels and tires. I . GO to Pinpoint Test A. I
Steering wheel off-center Vehicle attitude incorrect (front
or rear is high or low).
Tracks incorrectly CHECK for abnormal loading,
spring sag or non-standard
springs.
-
Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged. CHECK the steering system.
REFER to: (21 1-00 Steering
System
- General Information)
Steering System (Diagnosis and Testing),
Steering System
- 1.6L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Diagnosis and Testing).
Suspension lower arm ball
joint. CARRY
OUT the Ball Joint
lnspection component test in
this procedure.
lncorrect wheel alignment. ADJUST
the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
lncorrect front suspension toe,
castor or camber angles. CHECK
the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
INSTALL new suspension
components as necessary.
~ncorrecGar suspension toe
or camber angles. CHECK
the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
INSTALL new suspension
components as necessary.
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Front or rear suspension
damage. INSTALL new
suspension
components as necessary.
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204-00-7 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Possible Sources Action
1. Worn front wheel bearings I GO to Pinpoint Test B. I
I Wheels and tires I GO to Pinpoint Test B. I
Front or rear suspension
damage. CHECK and INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
lncorrect wheel alignment. ADJUST the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
Damaged or worn front wheel
bearings. CHECK
the front wheel bear-
ings.
REFER to: Wheel Bearing
Inspection (204-00 Suspen-
sion System
- General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
Wheels and tires. CHECK the tires. BALANCE or
INSTALL new tires as neces-
sary.
I Incorrect wheel alignment. I ADJUST the wheel alignment.
REFER to: Specifications (204-
00 Suspension System
-
General Information,
Specifications).
Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged. CHECK the steering system.
REFER to: (2
11 -00 Steering
System
- General Information)
Steering System (Diagnosis
and Testing),
Steering System
- I .6L
Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel
(Diagnosis and Testing).
Front strut and spring assem-
1 blies. CARRY OUT
the Strut or
Shock Absorber Testing
component test in this
procedure.
CHECK and INSTALL new
suspension components as
necessary.
REFER to: Front Strut and
Spring Assembly (204-01
Front Suspension, Disas-
sembly and Assembly).
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204-00-8 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Possible
Sources Action
Pinpoint Tests
Damaged front suspension
lower
arm(s).
PINPOINT TEST A : DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
INSTALL a new lower arm(s).
REFER to: Lower Arm (204-01
Front Suspension, Removal
and installation).
I
A WARNING:To avoid personal injury due to the loss of vehicle control, the inspection should
be carried out by two people to maintain safe driving conditions. Adequate grip should
always be maintained oh the steering wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in personal injury.
N0TE:The following conditions must be met when evaluating the vehicle.
N0TE:The tire swapping procedures are for bi-directional rotating tires only.
Al: SWAP THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES
Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (1 00-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation), Lifting (Description and Operation).
- Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire
assembly with the front right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
+ Yes
GO to A2.
+ No
Vehicle condition corrected.
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204-00-9 Suspension System - General Information 204-00-9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
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A2: SWAP THE REAR WHEEL AND TlRE ASSEMBLIES
Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (1 00-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation), Lifting (Description and Operation).
- Swap the rear left-hand wheel and tire
assembly with the rear right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
-+ Yes
GO to A3.
+ No
Vehicle condition corrected.
A3: SWAP THE LEFT-HAND WHEEL AND TlRE ASSEMBLIES -
Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (1 00-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation), Lifting (Description and Operation).
- Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire
assembly with the rear left-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
-+ Yes
GO to A4.
+ No
Vehicle condition corrected.
A4: SWAP THE RIGHT-HAND WHEEL AND TlRE ASSEMBLIES
Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (1 00-
02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
- Swap the front right-hand wheel and tire
assembly with the rear right-hand wheel and
tire assembly.
- Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle drift?
-+ Yes
GO to A5.
-+ No
Vehicle condition corrected.
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