Ford Festiva. Manual — part 61
DRIVE AXLE (RWD) TROUBLE SHOOTING
FWD AXLE SHAFTS & CV JOINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING
BASIC FWD AXLE SHAFTS & CV JOINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
STEERING & SUSPENSION
MANUAL STEERING GEAR TROUBLE SHOOTING
BASIC MANUAL STEERING GEAR TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Knocking or Clunking
Differential Side Gear Clearance
Check Clearance
Worn Pinion Shaft
Replace Pinion Shaft
Axle Shaft End Play
Check End Play
Missing Gear Teeth
Check Differential/Replace
Gear
Wrong Axle Backlash
Check Backlash
Misaligned Driveline
Realign Driveline
Clinking During Engagement
Side Gear Clearance
Check Clearance
Ring and Pinion Backlash
Check Backlash
Worn/Loose Pinion Shaft
Replace Shaft/Bearing
Bad "U" Joint
Replace "U" Joint
Sticking Slip Yoke
Lube Slip Yoke
Broken Rear Axle Mount
Replace Mount
Loose Drive Shaft Flange
Check Flange
Click/Chatter On Turns
Differential Side Gear Clearance
Check Clearance
Wrong Turn On Plates
(1)
Replace Clutch Plates
Wrong Differential Lubricant
(1)
Change Lubricant
Knock Or Click
Flat Spot on Rear Wheel Bearing
Replace Wheel Bearing
Low Vibration At All Speeds
Faulty Wheel Bearing
Replace Wheel Bearing
Faulty "U" Joint
Replace "U" Joint
Faulty Drive Shaft
Balance Drive Shaft
Faulty Companion Flange
Replace Flange
Faulty Slip Yoke Flange
Replace Flange
(1)
Limited slip differential only.
NOTE:
This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or
individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting information is to provide a list
of common causes to problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting, refer to SUBJECT,
DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Grease Leaks
CV boot torn or cracked
Clicking Noise on Cornering
Damaged outer CV
Clunk Noise on Acceleration
Damaged inner CV
Vibration or Shudder on Acceleration
Sticking, damaged or worn CV Misalignment or spring height
NOTE:
This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or
individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting information is to provide a list
of common causes to problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting, refer to SUBJECT,
DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.
CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Rattle or Chucking Noise in Rack and Pinion
Rack and pinion mounting bracket loose
Tighten all mounting bolts
Lack of/or incorrect lubricant
Correct as necessary
Steering gear mounting bolts loose
Tighten all mounting bolts
Excessive Play
Front wheel bearing improperly adjusted
See FRONT SUSPENSION
article
Loose or worn steering linkage
See STEERING LINKAGE
article
Loose or worn steering gear shift
See MANUAL STEERING
GEAR article
Steering arm loose on gear shaft
See MANUAL STEERING
GEAR article
Steering gear housing bolts loose
Tighten all mounting bolts
POWER STEERING TROUBLE SHOOTING
BASIC POWER STEERING TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
Steering gear adjustment too loose
See MANUAL STEERING
GEAR article
Steering arms loose on knuckles
Tighten and check steering
linkage
Rack and pinion mounting loose
Tighten all mounting bolts
Rack and pinion out of adjustment
See adjustment in STEERING
article
Tie rod end loose
Tighten and check steering
linkage
Excessive Pitman shaft-to-ball nut lash
Repair as necessary
Poor Returnability
Lack of lubricant in ball joint or linkage
Lubricate and service systems
Binding in linkage or ball joints
See STEERING LINKAGE
and SUSPENSION article
Improper front end alignment
See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
article
Improper tire pressure
Inflate to proper pressure
Tie rod binding
Inflate to proper pressure
Shaft seal rubbing shaft
See STEERING COLUMN
article
Excessive Vertical Motion
Improper tire pressure
Inflate to proper pressure
Tires, wheels or rotors out of balance
Balance tires then check
wheels and rotors
Worn or faulty shock absorbers
Check and replace if necessary
Loose tie rod ends or steering
Tighten or replace if necessary
Loose or worn wheel bearings
See SUSPENSION article
Steering Pulls to One Side
Improper tire pressure
Inflate to proper pressure
Front tires are different sizes
Rotate or replace if necessary
Wheel bearings not adjusted properly
See FRONT SUSPENSION
article
Bent or broken suspension components
See FRONT SUSPENSION
article
Improper wheel alignment
See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
article
Brakes dragging
See BRAKES article
Instability
Low or uneven tire pressure
Inflate to proper pressure
Loose or worn wheel bearings
See FRONT SUSPENSION
article
Loose or worn idler arm bushing
See FRONT SUSPENSION
article
Loose or worn strut bushings
See FRONT SUSPENSION
article
Incorrect front wheel alignment
See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
article
Steering gear not centered
See MANUAL STEERING
GEARS article
Springs or shock
Check and replace if necessary
Improper cross shaft
See MANUAL STEERING
GEARS article
NOTE:
This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or
individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting information is to provide a list
of common causes to problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting, refer to SUBJECT,
DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.
CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Rattle or Chucking Noise
Pressure hoses touching engine parts
Adjust to proper clearance
Loose Pitman shaft
Adjust or replace if necessary
Tie rods ends or Pitman arm loose
Tighten and check system
Rack and pinion mounts loose
Tighten all mounting bolts
Free play in worm gear
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Loose sector shaft or thrust bearing adjustment
See POWER STEERING
GEAR
Free play in pot coupling
See STEERING COLUMN
article
Worn shaft serrations
See STEERING COLUMN
article
Growl in Steering Pump
Excessive pressure in hoses
Restricted hoses, see POWER
STEERING GEAR article
Scored pressure plates
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Scored thrust plates or rotor
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Extreme wear of cam ring
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Rattle in Steering Pump
Vanes not installed
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Vanes sticking in rotor
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Swish noise in Pump
Defective flow control valve
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Groan in Steering Pump
Air in fluid
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Poor pressure hose connection
Tighten and check, replace if
necessary
Squawk When Turning
Damper "O" ring on valve spool cut
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Moan or Whine in Pump
Pump shaft bearing scored
Replace bearing and fluid
Air in fluid or fluid level low
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Hose or column grounded
Check and replace if necessary
Cover "O" ring missing or damaged
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Valve cover baffle missing or damaged
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Interference of components in pump
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Loose or poor bracket alignment
Correct or replace if necessary
Hissing When Parking
Internal leakage in steering gear
Check valved assembly first
Chirp in Steering Pump
Loose or worn power steering belt
Adjust or replace if necessary
Buzzing When Not Steering
Noisy pump
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Free play in steering shaft bearing
See STEERING COLUMN
article
Bearing loose on shaft serrations
See STEERING COLUMN
article
Clicking Noise in Pump
Pump slippers too long
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Broken slipper springs
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Excessive wear or nicked rotors
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Damaged cam contour
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Poor Return of Wheel
Wheel rubbing against turn signal
See STEERING COLUMN
SWITCHES article
Flange rubbing steering gear adjuster
See STEERING COLUMN
article
Tight or frozen steering shaft bearing
See STEERING COLUMN
article
Steering gear out of adjustment
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Sticking or plugged spool valve
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Improper front end alignment
See WHEEL ALIGNMENT
article
Wheel bearings worn or loose
See FRONT SUSPENSION
article
Ties rods or ball joints binding
Check and replace if necessary
Intermediate shaft joints binding
See STEERING COLUMN
article
Kinked pressure hoses
Correct or replace if necessary
Loose housing head spanner nut
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Damaged valve lever
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Sector shaft adjusted too tight
See ADJUSTMENTS in
POWER STEERING GEAR
article
Worm thrust bearing adjusted too tight
See ADJUSTMENTS in
POWER STEERING GEAR
article
Reaction ring sticking in cylinder
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Reaction ring sticking in housing head
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Steering pump internal leakage
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Steering gear-to-column misalignment
See STEERING COLUMN
article
Lack of lubrication in linkage
Service front suspension
Lack of lubrication in ball joints
Service front suspension
Increased Effort When Turning Wheel Fast Foaming, Milky Power Steering Fluid, Low Fluid Level or Low Pressure
High internal pump leakage
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Power steering pump belt slipping
Adjust or replace if necessary
Low fluid level
Check and fill to proper level
Engine idle speed to low
Adjust to correct setting
Air in pump fluid system
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Pump output low
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Steering gear malfunctioning
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Wheel Surges or Jerks
Low fluid level
Check and fill to proper level
Loose fan belt
Adjust or replace if necessary
Insufficient pump pressure
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Sticky flow control valve
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Linkage hitting oil pan at full turn
Replace bent components
Kick Back or Free Play
Air in pump fluid system
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Worn poppet valve in steering gear
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Excessive over center lash
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Thrust bearing out of adjustment
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Free play in pot coupling
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Steering gear coupling loose on shaft
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Steering disc mounting bolts loose
Tighten or replace if necessary
Coupling loose on worm shaft
Tighten or replace if necessary
Improper sector shaft adjustment
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Excessive worm piston side play
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Damaged valve lever
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
Universal joint loose
Tighten or replace if necessary
Defective rotary valve
See POWER STEERING
GEAR article
No Power When Parking
Sticking flow control valve
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Insufficient pump pressure output
See POWER STEERING
PUMP article
Excessive internal pump leakage
See POWER STEERING
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