Ford Falcon. Manual — part 86

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Steering System — General Information

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GENERAL PROCEDURES

6. While turning wheel, check fluid constantly.

Power Steering System Bleeding Air

NOTE: No bubbles are allowed.
NOTE: For any sign of bubbles, recheck

CAUTION: You should bleed after any

connections. Repeat step 5.

component replacement or after disconnecting

fluid line in case of steering system noise.

7. Start engine. With engine idling, maintain fluid

Bleeding is important to prevent pump damage, to

level. Reinstall cap.

ensure proper system operation and to stop

8. Return wheels to centre. Lower front wheels to

steering system noise.

ground.

NOTE: Inspect steering system. Check, and correct

9. Keep engine running for two minutes.

as needed:

10. Turn steering wheel in both directions.

Hoses must not touch any other part of vehicle.

11. Verify:

Hose touching frame, body, or engine could

cause steering system noise.

Smooth power assist

All hose connections must be tight. Loose

Noiseless operation

connections might not leak but could allow air into

Proper fluid level

system.

No system leaks

NOTE: Use only clean, new power steering fluid. Fluid

Proper fluid condition (i.e. No bubbles, no

must be:

foam and no discolouration)

Conventional climate:

12. If all proper conditions apply, procedure is

GM #1052884 - 16 ounce.

complete.

GM #1050017 - 32 ounce.

13. If any problem remains, check these special

conditions:

Cold climate:

Fluid: If there is foam or bubbles in the fluid.

GM #12345866 - 16 ounce.

The fluid must be completely free of bubbles.

GM #12345867 - 32 ounce.

In step 5, be alert to periodic bubbles that

1. Switch

ignition

off.

could indicate a loose connection or leaky

O-ring seal in either the return hose or

2. Raise front wheels off ground.

pressure hose. Also check for discoloured

3. Turn steering wheel full left.

fluid. Follow the following steps top remedy

4. Fill fluid reservoir to “FULL COLD” level. Leave

the situation:

cap off.

Switch ignition off.

Wait two minutes.

Recheck hose connections.

Repeat steps 7-10 of procedure.

If condition still exists then check: return

hose clamps, return hose O-ring,

pressure hose O-rings and gear cylinder

line O-rings

Noise: If the pump whines or groans then with

engine running, recheck hoses for possible

contact with frame body or engine. If no

contact is found, follow either of the below

methods:

Method one: Normal cool down

Switch engine off.

Wait for system to cool.

5. With assistant checking fluid level and condition,

Install reservoir cap.

turn steering wheel lock-to-lock at least 20 times.

Method two: Partial fluid replacement

Engine remains off.

Switch engine off.

NOTE: On systems with long return lines or fluid

Use a suction device to remove fluid

coolers, turn steering wheel lock-to-lock at least

from reservoir.

40 times.

Refill with cool, clean fluid.

NOTE: Trapped air may cause fluid to overflow.

Install reservoir cap.

Thoroughly clean any spilled fluid to allow for leak NOTE: After either method of cooling, start engine

check.

and allow engine to come up to operating

NOTE: Keep fluid level at “FULL COLD”.

temperature. If noise persists, remove and replace

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Steering System — General Information

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GENERAL PROCEDURES (Continued)

power steering pump. Repeat bleed procedure

following pump replacement.

Rack and Pinion Gear Rack Bearing

Preload Adjustment

1. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle. Refer

to Section 211-02.

2. Remove and discard the adjuster plug.

3. Install a new adjuster plug.
4. Turn the adjuster plug clockwise onto the rack

and pinion gear assembly until the adjuster plug

bottoms in the rack and pinion gear assembly.

5. Tighten the adjuster plug to 10 Nm (90 lb. in.)

then turn back 35 degrees to 55 degrees.

6. Install the steering gear into the vehicle. Refer to

Section 211-02.

Steering Gear Lubrication

1. The rack and pinion steering gears are lubricated

by a semi-liquid grease.

2. The correct amount of grease can only be applied

during steering gear rebuild and therefore check

and top-up is not a maintenance service

operation.

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Steering System — General Information

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Steering System Exploded

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Steering System — General Information

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

Disassembled View

Item

Description

1

Outer Tie Rod Assembly

2

Metric Hex Nut

3

Tie Rod End Clamp

4

Rack and Pinion Boot

5

Seal Retaining Clamp

6

Inner Tie Rod Assembly

7

Cylinder Line Assembly (Right)

8

Cylinder Line Assembly (Left)

9

O-Ring

10

Rack and Pinion Housing Assembly

11

Spool Shaft Boot

12

Retaining Ring

13

Spool Shaft Seal

14

Needle Bearing Assembly

15

Valve Body Ring

16

Pinion and Valve Assembly

17

Metric Hex Nut

18

Dust Cover

19

Rack Bearing Assembly

20

O-Ring Seal

21

Adjuster Spring

22

Adjuster Plug

23

Steering Gear Bushing

24

Steering Gear Bushing Sleeve

Parts in bold reflect service checked parts on Delphi

Saginaw’s Parts List.

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