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Fiesta 2002.25 (11.2001-)

Steering System - General Information - Power Steering System Flushing—1.3L Duratec-8V (Rocam) Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
General Procedures

Materials
Name
Specification
Power Steering Fluid
WSA-M2C195-A 
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor 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 quick release coupling from the power steering fluid cooler.
    1. Press the power steering fluid cooler hose quick release coupling locking tangs.
    1. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler hose quick release coupling.
    • 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. Disconnect the spark plug wires.

  1. Remove the spark 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 Power Steering 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 wheel 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 a further 30 seconds turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.
  1. When all the fluid has been used, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

  1. Install the spark plugs.

  1. Connect the spark plug wires.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the collar on the hose is inserted fully into the quick release coupling.
    Remove the blanking cap and connect the power steering fluid reservoir return hose quick release coupling 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 in this section.

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