Ford Galaxy / Ford S-MAX. Manual — part 26

Pinpoint Tests

Front strut and spring

assemblies.

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CARRY OUT the Strut or Shock Absorber

Testing component test in this procedure.

CHECK and INSTALL new suspension

components as necessary.
REFER to:

Shock Absorber and Spring

Assembly

(204-01 Front Suspension,

Disassembly and Assembly).

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Damaged front suspension

lower arm(s).

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CHECK and INSTALL new suspension

components as necessary.
REFER to:

Lower Arm

(204-01 Front

Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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Vehicle lean

Load-levelling shock

absorbers.

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GO to Pinpoint Test

C.

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PINPOINT TEST A : DRIFT LEFT OR RIGHT

WARNING: To avoid personal injury due to the loss of vehicle control, the inspection

should be carried out by two people to maintain safe driving conditions. Adequate grip
should always be maintained on the steering wheel. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
NOTE: The following conditions must be met when evaluating the vehicle.
NOTE: The tire swapping procedures are for bi-directional rotating tires only.

TEST CONDITIONS

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

A1: SWAP THE FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES

Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to:

Lifting

(100-02 Jacking and

Lifting, Description and Operation).

Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the front
right-hand wheel and tire assembly.

Road test the vehicle.

1

Does the vehicle drift?
Yes

GO to A2

.

No

The concern has been corrected.

A2: SWAP THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES

Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to:

Lifting

(100-02 Jacking and

Lifting, Description and Operation).

Swap the rear left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear right-
hand wheel and tire assembly.

Road test the vehicle.

1

Does the vehicle drift?
Yes

GO to A3

.

No

The concern has been corrected.

A3: SWAP THE LEFT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES

Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to:

Lifting

(100-02 Jacking and

Lifting, Description and Operation).

Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear left-
hand wheel and tire assembly.

1

Road test the vehicle.

Does the vehicle drift?
Yes

GO to A4

.

No

The concern has been corrected.

A4: SWAP THE RIGHT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES

Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to:

Lifting

(100-02 Jacking and

Lifting, Description and Operation).

Swap the front right-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear
right-hand wheel and tire assembly.

Road test the vehicle.

1

Does the vehicle drift?
Yes

GO to A5

.

No

The concern has been corrected.

A5: SWAP THE FRONT LEFT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY

Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to:

Lifting

(100-02 Jacking and

Lifting, Description and Operation).

Swap the front left-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear
right-hand wheel and tire assembly.

Road test the vehicle.

1

Does the vehicle drift?
Yes

GO to A6

.

No

The concern has been corrected.

A6: SWAP THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY

Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to:

Lifting

(100-02 Jacking and

Lifting, Description and Operation).

Swap the front right-hand wheel and tire assembly with the rear
left-hand wheel and tire assembly.

Road test the vehicle.

1

Does the vehicle drift?
Yes

GO to A7

.

No

The concern has been corrected.

A7: INSTALL NEW TIRES

NOTE: Install new tires only once.

Install new tires to the four road wheels. TEST the system for normal
operation.

1

Does the vehicle drift?
Yes

Verify possible sources, refer to the Symptom Chart.

No

The concern has been corrected.

PINPOINT TEST B : EXCESSIVE NOISE

TEST

DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS

CONDITIONS

B1: INSPECT ALL STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY AND SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING
BOLTS AND NUTS

Inspect the strut and spring assembly and shock absorber mounting bolts
and nuts.

1

Are the mounting bolts or nuts loose or broken?
Yes

TIGHTEN or INSTALL new suspension mounting bolts.

No

GO to B2

.

B2: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR
LEAKS

NOTE: Make sure that the oil is not from another source.

Inspect the strut and spring assemblies and shock absorbers for signs of
oil weepage or leaks. Refer to weepage and leakage conditions in the Strut

or Shock Absorber Testing component test in this procedure.

1

Are the struts or shock absorbers leaking?
Yes

INSTALL new struts or shock absorbers as necessary. REFER to:

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

(204-01 Front Suspension,

Removal and Installation),

Rear Shock Absorber

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and

Installation).

No

GO to B3

.

B3: INSPECT THE SPRINGS AND STABILIZER BAR(S)

Inspect the springs and stabilizer bar(s) for damage.

1

Are the springs or stabilizer bar(s) damaged?
Yes

INSTALL new springs or stabilzer bar(s). REFER to:

Front Stabilizer Bar

(204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and

Installation),

Front Stabilizer Bar Link

(204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and

Installation),

Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing

(204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and

Installation),

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

(204-01 Front Suspension,

Removal and Installation),

Rear Stabilizer Bar

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and

Installation),

Rear Stabilizer Bar Link

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and

Installation),

Spring

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

No

GO to B4

.

B4: INSPECT THE SUSPENSION BUSHINGS

Inspect the suspension bushings for excessive wear or damage.

1

Are the bushings worn or damaged?
Yes

INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to:

Lower Arm

(204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation),

Front Stabilizer Bar

(204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and

Installation),

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

(204-01 Front Suspension,

Removal and Installation),

Upper Arm

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation),

Front Lower Arm

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation),

Rear Lower Arm

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation),

Rear Stabilizer Bar

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and

Installation).

No

GO to B5

.

B5: INSPECT THE SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS

Carry out the Ball Joint Inspection component test in this procedure.

1

Is the lower arm ball joint or gaiter damaged?
Yes

INSTALL new lower arm.
REFER to:

Lower Arm

(204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and

Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.

No

GO to B6

.

B6: INSPECT THE WHEEL BEARINGS

Check the wheel bearings.

1

Are the wheel bearings damaged?
Yes

INSTALL a new wheel hub(s).

No

GO to B7

.

B7: INSPECT THE WHEEL AND TIRES

Inspect the tires for uneven wear.

1

Is there uneven wear?
Yes

REFER to the symptom chart.

No

GO to B8

.

B8: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY AND REAR SUSPENSION SPRING
INTERFACE

Loosen the strut and spring assemblies and shock absorbers top and
bottom mounting bolts and nuts. Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts.

Carry out a road test.
REFER to:

Road/Roller Testing

(100-00 General Information, Description

and Operation).

1

Is the concern still evident?
Yes

GO to B9

.

No

Vehicle condition corrected.

B9: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS

Check that the spring is correctly located on the spring seat and has not
moved.

1

Disassemble the strut and spring and assembly and inspect the individual
components.

REFER to:

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

(204-01 Front Suspension,

Disassembly and Assembly).

2

Inspect the shock absorber top mount for wear or damage.

3

Carry out the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing component test in this
procedure.

4

Are any of the strut and spring assemblies or shock absorber components
damaged?
Yes

INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to:

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

(204-01 Front Suspension,

Disassembly and Assembly),

Rear Shock Absorber

(204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and