Power steering gear - removal and refitting
Note: New power steering fluid hose O-rings will be required when refitting.
Removal
1 The procedure is as described for manual
steering gear with the following differences
(see illustration).
28.1 Power steering gear components
A Pinion locknut assembly
B Pinion
C Pinion upper bearing and seal
D Slipper assembly
E Pinion lower bearing assembly
F Rack
G Tie-rod
H Tie-rod end
J Gaiter
K Rack support bearing and seal
L Inner rack seal and support bearing
M Rack support bearing locking wire
N Steering gear housing
2 Before removing the steering gear from the suspension crossmember, place a suitable container beneath the steering gear. Unscrew the single bolt securing the power steering fluid hoses to the pinion housing. Unscrew the hose unions and drain the power steering fluid. Plug the ends of the hoses and the steering gear apertures, or cover them with masking tape to prevent dirt ingress.
Refitting
3 When refitting the fluid hoses, use new
O-rings, and take care not to overtighten the
unions. Note that with the unions fully
tightened it is still possible to rotate and move
the hoses.
4 On completion of refitting, bleed the power steering fluid circuit (Section 34).
See also:
Ignition switch and lock barrel - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 For improved access, remove the securing
screws and unclip the lower and upper
steering column shrouds.
3 Insert the ignition key and turn to pos ...
Air conditioning system - component renewal
1 Only those items which can be renewed
without discharging the system are described
here (see illustration). Other items must be
dealt with by a Ford dealer or air conditioning
specialist.
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OHV and HCS engines
The 1.1 litre and 1.3 litre OHV engines are of four-cylinder,
in-line overhead valve type (hence OHV), mounted transversely together with the
transmission, at the front of the car.
The crankshaft ...
