Checking the steering play It is better to leave the adjustment of the steering play of the Fiesta to a car repair shop, as it has the necessary measuring tool. You can check the play yourself...
Checking the steering gear protective covers The steering rods are protected on the left and right by rubber corrugated protective covers. Both covers must be dry to prevent dust from settling on them. Wet covers...
Checking ball joints and dust covers of tie rod ends On the right and left between the steering rod and the steering knuckle arm are the steering rod ends with ball joints. The steel spherical head of the joint is covered...
Replacing ball joints of steering rod ends The tie rod ends are screwed onto the ends of the left and right tie rods; if the ball joint protective cover is damaged, it is not necessary to replace the tie rod...
Replacing the steering rod mudguards SEQUENCE OF WORKS 1. Unscrew the steering rod end, accurately counting the thread turns (or turns when removing). 2. Loosen and remove the protective cover clamps. 3....
Replacing the steering knuckle SEQUENCE OF WORKS 1. Loosen the wheel hub nut and wheel bolts while pressing the brake pedal. 2. Raise the car horizontally and secure it on supports. Remove the front...
Installing the steering knuckle SEQUENCE OF WORKS 1. Install the steering knuckle onto the lower part of the shock absorber strut and align them on the same axis. 2. Install the steering knuckle onto...
Removing the steering wheel All Fiesta models from 1996 onwards are equipped with an airbag. Removal of the steering wheel equipped with an airbag should only be entrusted to trained qualified...
Replacing the coil spring SEQUENCE OF WORKS First remove the steering wheel. 1. Place the removed steering wheel on the work table with the airbag facing up. Fig. 13.27. Location of the coil...
Power steering Fig. 13.29. Power steering of the Fiesta car: 1 – reservoir with working fluid; 2 – pump; 3 – pressure switch; 4 – steering wheel; 5 – radiator; 6 – left steering rod; 7...