Car steering Ford Focus Turnier 1

Steering and driving safety are linked
Driving behavior and driving safety depend, among other factors, on how reliably the wheels guide the car in the chosen direction. Both must occur as precisely and...

Steering Geometry Concepts
Wheel alignment: the front wheels are slightly closer to each other at the front than at the back (they roll toward each other). This equalizes the friction between the...

Control factor — front axle geometry
The correct basic position of the wheels is decisive for whether your car reliably follows the front wheels on a straight road or on bends. Even one powerful impact with...

Regularly check the steering free play
Your Focus's steering play is adjustable. At least when it's just normal wear and tear, not a malfunction. But leave the adjustment to a workshop - professionals have...

Checking the toothed rack protective cuffs
The toothed rack protruding from the steering gear housing is protected by a rubber cuff on the left and right. Both cuffs must be dry. Replace wet cuffs immediately:...

Checking the heads and seals of the tie rod
The tie rod heads are located on the right and left between the tie rod and the tie rod arm of the steering pivot support. The steel spherical head is surrounded by a...

Replacing the tie rod ends
The tie rod heads are screwed together on the right and left sides of the tie rod respectively. Advantage: if the tie rod heads are defective, there is no need to...

Replacing the steering gear cuffs
Remove the tie rod ends. When unscrewing, accurately count the number of threads (see section " Replacing the tie rod ends "). Remove the hose clamps 1 on the cuff, if...

Replacing the steering swivel support
Dismantling With the foot brake released, loosen the wheel hub nut and wheel bolts. Support the vehicle securely on a level surface and remove the front wheel. Remove...

Airbag — a job for real professionals
Every Focus has airbags as standard. That's why it's better to leave work on the steering column and its controls to a Ford workshop in these models. And there, this...

Steering column design
Steering column design in Focus: 1 - airbag module; 2 - spacer mounting ring (yellow); 3 - remote control of the radio receiver (depending on the configuration); 4 -...

Servo control — general information
All Focus models are equipped with hydraulic power steering. It supports the steering according to the load. The slower you drive, the more support the steering...

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