Adjusting the position of the steering wheel (Scorpio 2)

The position of the steering wheel can be adjusted if, when the vehicle is moving in a straight line, it is turned from the middle position by an angle of no more than 30°. If the deviation from the middle position is more than 30°, the steering wheel must be moved on the steering shaft so that the deviation is less than 30°, after which the position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.

Note: The illustrations do not apply to FORD SCORPIO vehicles.

Check the position of the steering wheel. Perform a test drive on a straight, level road. When driving in a straight line, the top of the steering wheel spokes should be horizontal. If necessary, mark the deviation of the steering wheel spokes.

Raise the car onto the trestles.

Mark the mounting position of the left and right steering rod ends. To do this, draw a line along both parts with a felt-tip pen.



Loosen locknuts "1" and outer clamps of fastening of corrugated covers. Both steering rods turn in the same direction; approximately 30° for each degree of steering wheel deflection. When turning the steering wheel clockwise, both steering rods, as viewed from the right side of the vehicle, are turned in a clockwise direction. When turning the steering wheel counterclockwise, both steering rods, as viewed from the right side of the vehicle, are turned in a counterclockwise direction.

Caution: Both steering rods must be turned in the same direction and by the same number of turns, otherwise the wheel alignment will be disrupted.

Example

The steering wheel tilt in the clockwise direction is 3°.

1° of steering wheel deflection corresponds to 30° of steering rod rotation.

Three degrees of steering wheel deflection correspond to 3x30°=90° of steering rod rotation.

In this case, both steering rods must be turned 90° (1/4 turn).

Tighten the locknuts securing the tie rod ends to a torque of 65 Nm. When tightening the nuts, hold the tie rod ends with a wrench.

Secure the steering rod corrugated boots with new clamps.

Lower the car.

Perform a test drive and check the steering wheel position again. If necessary, repeat the adjustment process.

Attention. If during a test drive it is found that the car pulls to the left or right, then perhaps the steering rods were turned in the wrong direction or turned in different directions. In this case, immediately check the chassis parameters at a service station and adjust the wheel alignment.

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