Car steering Ford Mondeo 4

Steering control
Fig. 8.1. Steering: 1 – right steering rod end; 2 – right steering rod; 3, 11 – protective covers; 4 – heat shield; 5 – intermediate shaft; 6 – steering column; 7 –...

Inspection and testing of the steering system on the vehicle
Check the condition of the steering regularly, as driving safety depends on it. When inspecting the steering, pay special attention to the condition of the protective...

Checking the free play (play) of the steering wheel
With increased free play of the steering wheel, it is difficult to control the car, as it reacts to the driver's actions with a delay. In addition, increased play, which...

Removing and installing the steering column cover
You will need: a set of socket wrenches, a flat-head and Phillips-head screwdriver. 1. Remove the two screws securing the lower part of the steering column cover. 2. Use...

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. NOTE: This can also be...

Replacing the steering rod
You will need: a pipe wrench, pliers, side cutters. 1. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle ( see Replacing the steering gear ). 2. Remove the outer tie rod ends (...

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 pliers. 1. Remove the power steering reservoir cap, pump out the working fluid from the reservoir (for example, with a large syringe) and replace the cap...

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
1. Remove the right fender liner ( see Removing and installing wheel mudguards and fender liners ). 2. Remove the accessory drive belt ( see Checking and replacing the...

Checking the level and adding working fluid to the power steering reservoir
A drop in the level of the working fluid in the power steering reservoir may be a consequence of a breach in the tightness of the system and a leak of fluid. In this...