Car steering Ford Focus Turnier 1

Steering and traffic safety are linked
Driving behavior and driving safety, among other factors, depend on how reliably the wheels guide the machine in the chosen direction. Both should occur as precisely and...

Steering Geometry Concepts
Wheel alignment: the front wheels are slightly closer together at the front than at the rear (roll towards each other). This evens out the friction between the wheel and...

Control Factor — Front Axle Geometry
Correct wheel alignment is critical to whether your vehicle follows the front wheels securely on a straight road or in curves. Even one powerful blow to a curbstone can...

Regular check of steering free play
The steering free play of your Focus is being adjusted. At least when it comes to normal wear and tear, not a malfunction. But entrust the adjustment to the workshop -...

Checking the protective collars of the gear rack
The toothed rack protruding from the steering gear housing is protected by a rubber cuff on the left and right. Both cuffs must be dry. Replace wet cuffs immediately:...

Checking the heads and cuffs of the transverse steering rod
The tie rod heads are located on the right and left between the tie rod and the steering tie rod arm. The steel spherical head is surrounded by a self-lubricating...

Replacement of tie rod heads
The tie rod heads are screwed to the right and left respectively with the tie rod. Advantage: With defective tie rod heads, it is not necessary to replace the entire tie...

Replacement of cuffs of the steering mechanism
Remove the tie rod ends. When unscrewing, accurately count the number of threads (see section « Replacement of tie rod heads »). Remove the hose clamps 1 on the cuff, if...

Replacement of a rotary steering support
Dismantling With the foot brake released, loosen the wheel hub nut and wheel bolts. Support the vehicle securely on a level surface, remove the front wheel. Remove the...

Airbag — work for real professionals
Every Focus has factory-fitted airbags on board. Therefore, in these models, work on the steering column and its controls is best left to the Ford workshop. And there,...

Steering column design
Steering column design in Focus: 1 - airbag module; 2 - spacer mounting ring (yellow); 3 - radio remote control (depending on configuration); 4 - ignition switch; 5 -...

Servo control — general information
All Focus models are equipped with hydraulic servo control. It keeps the steering working according to the load. The slower you drive, the more steering support, at...