General steering information All vehicle models covered in this manual are equipped with rack and pinion steering and power steering. The steering mechanism is attached to the subframe. By turning...
Removal and installation of the steering mechanism When removing the steering gear, you must remove the subframe to gain access to the steering mounting bolts. In general, removal and installation on all models under...
Steering Clutch Replacement Remove the steering gear clutch as follows: - Disconnect a wire from the negative plug of the storage battery; - Establish a steering wheel in the position corresponding...
Bleeding the power steering drive Note: The steering fluid must be a Ford recommended fluid. A low-pressure pump is usually used to bleed the steering hydraulic drive, however, air can also be removed...
Power steering pump replacement Differences in this work are due to the model of the engine installed on the car. Replace the power steering pump on a 16-valve engine as follows: - Disconnect a wire...
Removal and installation of a steering wheel Remove the steering wheel as follows: - disconnect the battery and leave the car for at least 5 minutes to avoid erroneous deployment of the airbag; - unscrew the two...