Car steering Ford Escort 5

Technical specifications
Tightening moments Steering Steering wheel mounting bolt 50 Nm Steering gear mounting bolts 84 Nm Steering column mounting nuts 25 Nm Steering shaft clamp bolt 25 Nm Tie...

Steering wheel
Removal (models without airbag) Remove the negative terminal from the battery. Turn the key in the ignition switch to unlock the steering wheel. Set the front wheels in...

Steering column
Removal Remove the negative terminal from the battery. Remove the steering wheel. Unscrew the screws and remove the upper and lower steering column covers (see Fig....

Steering column repair
Disassembly Remove the steering column and secure it in a vice with soft jaws. Remove the upper ring of the thrust bearing from the column, remove the steering shaft...

Replacing the rubber protective covers of the steering gear
Unscrew the tie rod end and lock nut from the tie rod. Remove the clamps and pull the protective cover off the steering gear and tie rod (see Fig. 10.50). Clean the...

Steering gear
Removal Remove the negative terminal from the battery. Remove the lower front beam from the vehicle. Unscrew the 2 bolts securing the steering gear to the car body (see...

Power steering
Removal Remove the negative terminal from the battery. Prepare the lower front beam of the car for removal. Unscrew the screws and disconnect the brackets securing the...

Power steering pump
Removal Remove the negative terminal from the battery. Unscrew 2 bolts and remove the power steering pump drive belt protective cover (see Fig. 10.55). Raise the front...

Bleeding the power steering system
Bleed the system whenever the hydraulic system elements are disconnected. Remove the filler cap of the tank and check the fluid level in the system. Start the engine in...

Steering link rod end
Removal Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Remove the relevant front wheel. Loosen the lock nut securing the steering rod end by turning it j turns....

Wheel alignment angles
Wheel alignment angles have a significant impact on vehicle stability, tire wear and fuel consumption. The following wheel alignment angles are distinguished. Camber is...

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