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Power Steering System – Bleed (13 416 1) > < 213-02 Power Assisted Steering|Description and Operation

Transit 1995 (08.1994-07.2000)

Steering Gear Assembly – Remove and install (13 116 0)Transit 1995 (08/1994-07/2000)
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Removal and Installation
Special Tools

13-006Ball joint separator
Remove
1. Disconnect the battery earth lead.

2. Remove the flexible coupling from the pinion shaft.

3. Remove the clamp plate bolt securing the steering column shaft to the flexible coupling.
   Rotate the clamp plate to disengage.
4. Remove the flexible coupling.
5. Raise the vehicle.

6. Remove the split pins and castellated nuts securing the track rod ends to the spindle carriers.
   Discard the split pins.

NOTE:

When the track rod end is separated from the spindle carrier the ball seal should be protected at all times by wrapping in a cloth.
7. Disconnect the track rod end ball joints from the spindle carriers.

NOTE:

Make a note of the number of turns required to remove the ball joint.
8. Remove the track rod ends.
1. Slacken the track rod end locknuts.
2. Remove the track rod end ball joints.

NOTE:

Whenever steering gear unions are disconnected the steering gear and pipes must be plugged to prevent dirt ingress.
9. Remove the power steering pipe locking plate and remove the pipes from the pinion housing.
   Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

10. Disconnect the power steering pipes from the steering gear.

11. Remove the steering gear.
Install
12. Refit the steering gear.
13. Secure the power steering pipes to the steering gear.

14. Refit the power steering pipes to the pinion housing and secure the locking plate.

NOTE:

Ensure the ball joints are screwed on the same number of turns as was used to remove them.
15. Refit the track rod ends.
1. Refit the track rod end ball joints.
2. Tighten the track rod end locknuts.

CAUTION:

Ensure that the steering is in the straight ahead position.
16. Refit the ball joint studs to the spindle carriers.
   Secure the castellated nuts with new split pins.
17. Lower the vehicle.

18. Refit the flexible coupling to the pinion shaft.
   Ensure that the block splines are correctly located and that the pinch bolt engages in the pinion groove.

19. Align the flexible coupling clamp plate over the steering column shaft and secure with a new bolt.
   Coat the pinch bolt with Loctite 242 before refitting.
20. Reconnect the battery earth lead.
21. Bleed the power steering system as described in Operation No.13 416 1.
22. Check the front wheel alignment as described in Operation Nos. 14 111 0 and 14 111 3.

Power Steering System – Bleed (13 416 1) > < 213-02 Power Assisted Steering|Description and Operation