General information (Escort 5)

The independent McPherson type front suspension includes coil springs and composite telescopic shock absorbers. The lower part of the front struts is attached to the steering knuckles, which in turn are attached by means of ball joints to the lower arm. Some models have an anti-roll bar, which is attached to the lower suspension arms by means of rubber bushings. The rear suspension also consists of a V-shaped profile beam, on each side of which a longitudinal arm is welded. The profile beam acts as a stabilizer and reduces the tilt of the body and the lifting of the inner wheel during turns. Shock absorption of the rear suspension is carried out by shock absorber struts, which are attached from below to the longitudinal arms at the height of the suspension, and the upper part of which is bolted to the body. Conical landmarks are used for precise axle alignment. On Van models, the rear suspension includes a transverse axle, which rests on a separate leaf spring on each side.

The steering system consists of a steering wheel, a steering column, a steering gear and tie rods. The steering rack is connected to a tie rod on each side by a ball joint. The tie rods transmit force through the steering tips and steering knuckles to the front wheels. The steering system is virtually maintenance-free, but the ball joint boots should be checked regularly.

Some models may be equipped with power steering. It consists of an oil pump, expansion tank and oil lines. The oil pump is driven by the engine via a V-belt. The pump supplies oil from the tank under high pressure to the valve located in the steering gear. The valve is mechanically connected to the steering shaft and supplies oil depending on the steering wheel turn to the corresponding side of the working cylinder. The oil presses on the piston of the toothed rack and thereby maintains the movement of the steering wheel. At the same time, the piston pushes oil from the other side of the working cylinder through the return line back to the expansion tank.







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