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Power Steering System Flushing - Vehicles Built From: 02-2000 1.8L Duratorq-TDDi (Lynx) Diesel, Vehicles With: Air Conditioning > < Power Steering System Bleeding
Steering System - General Information - Power Steering System Flushing—Vehicles Built Up To: 02/2000 1.8L Duratorq-TDDi (Lynx) Diesel Fiesta 1996 (08/1995-02/2002)
General Procedures

Name
Specification
Automatic Transmission Fluid
ESP-M2C166-H 
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) /
    Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) electrical connector.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Using a suitable blanking cap, cap the end of the hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
    Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir return hose from the power steering fluid cooler.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
  1. Place the end of the power steering fluid cooler return line into a suitable container.
  1. Lower the vehicle until the wheels are clear of the floor to allow the steering wheel to be rotated from lock to lock.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Isolate the glow plugs to prevent damage to the glow plug electrical connectors.
    Remove the glow plug relay fuse from the Battery Junction Box (BJB).

  1. Disconnect the glow plug electrical connectors.

  1. Remove the glow plugs.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure the power steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The fluid should be poured slowly into the reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. The fluid level should be checked with the fluid cold.
    Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the MAX mark with clean Automatic transmission fluid.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the starter motor may result.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark.
    While cranking the engine for no more than 30 seconds turn the steering from lock to lock.
  1. Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the starter motor may result.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark.
    While cranking the engine for no more than 30 seconds turn the steering from lock to lock.
  1. When all the fluid has been used, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

  1. Install the glow plugs.

  1. Connect the glow plug electrical connectors.

  1. Install the glow plug relay fuse.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) /
    Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Remove the blanking cap and connect the power steering fluid reservoir return hose to the power steering fluid cooler.

  1. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
  1. Fill and bleed the power steering system.
    For additional information, refer to: Power Steering System Bleeding (211-00 Steering System - General Information, General Procedures).

Power Steering System Flushing - Vehicles Built From: 02-2000 1.8L Duratorq-TDDi (Lynx) Diesel, Vehicles With: Air Conditioning > < Power Steering System Bleeding