Car steering Ford Escort 3

Device Features
Steering with rack and pinion steering (pic. 5.1). Pic. 5.1. Steering details. 1 - steering gear assembly; 2 and 3 - support of the steering mechanism; 4 and 5 — collars...

Removing the steering gear
Set wheels to straight ahead. Place the front of the car on stands. Unscrew and remove the coupling bolt of the flexible coupling connecting the shaft to the drive gear....

Steering gear installation
Install the locknuts and tie rod ends on the rail, screwing them exactly to the number of revolutions recorded during removal. Install the rubber mounts on the steering...
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Disassembly of the steering mechanism of cars produced before May 1983
Remove the protective covers and drain the grease from the crankcase of the mechanism Clamp the steering mechanism in a vice with soft metal lining Using a D34.9 mm...

Assembling the steering gear of cars manufactured before May 1983
Clean and thoroughly check the technical condition of all parts, especially the rack guide bushing (pic. 5.3). Install, if necessary, a new thrust sleeve in the steering...

Disassembly of the steering gear on cars produced since May 1983
Clamp the steering gear in a vise like this. not to damage the drive gear bearing. Remove the clamps of the protective covers and the covers from the steering rods. Move...

Assembling the steering mechanism of vehicles produced since May 1983
Clean and carefully check the technical condition of all parts. Install the guide bushing into the steering box. Apply a thin layer of semi-fluid grease used for the...

Checking the torque of the drive gear
Clamp the steering mechanism in a vise, the drive gear cover must be directed upwards. Tighten the cover fastening bolts to a torque of 0.6-0.9 kgf·m. Measure the torque...

Removal and installation of a steering shaft
Disassembly Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals. Unscrew the nut, remove the bolt and remove the clamp connecting the steering shaft to the drive gear....