Car steering Ford Focus 2

Features of the steering design
Fig. 8.1 . Power steering: 1 – steering rod end (right); 2 – left steering rod; 3, 11 – protective covers; 4 – heat shield; 5 – steering shaft; 6 – steering column; 7 –...

Possible malfunctions of the power steering
Cause of malfunction Method of elimination Increased steering wheel play and knocking in the steering Violation of the tension of the rack stop spring Adjust the spring...

Removing and installing the steering column cover
You will need: TORX T25 key, flat-blade screwdriver. 1. Remove the two screws securing the lower part of the steering column cover. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry up the...

Removing and installing the steering wheel
You will need: a 24 mm socket head and a flat-blade screwdriver. 1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. 2. Set the steering wheel to a...

Removing and installing the steering column
NOTE: The steering column can be removed as an assembly with or without the ignition switch (depending on the purpose of removing the steering column). This subsection...

Replacing the outer tie rod end
You will need: 15, 23, 24 keys, 6 mm Allen key, wheel nut wrench, ball joint puller. NOTE: It is more convenient to perform the work on a lift. It can also be performed...

Bleeding the power steering system
Bleeding (removing air) of the hydraulic system of the power steering is necessary after any work related to depressurization of the system (replacing the pump or...

Replacing the power steering fluid reservoir
You will need: an 8 mm wrench and pliers. 1. Remove the power steering reservoir cap, pump out the working fluid from the reservoir (for example, with a large syringe)...

Replacing the steering gear
The steering mechanism is removed for repair or replacement. However, keep in mind that the steering mechanism is the most important element of ensuring traffic safety....

Replacing the power steering pump
The power steering pump is mounted on the left side of the engine and is driven by a common poly-V belt with the generator. 1. Remove the right fender liner ( see...