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Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) RHD > < Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel RHD
Power Steering - Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line—2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) LHD Fiesta 2002.25 (11/2001-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)

Alignment Pins, Subframe

205-524

Remover/Installer, Hose Clamp

303-397

General Equipment
Transmission jack
Materials
Name
Specification
Grease
SA-M1C9107-A 

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
    Centralize the steering and lock it in position.

  1. Detach the steering column shaft from the steering gear pinion.
    • Discard the steering column shaft to steering gear pinion retaining bolt.
  1. Remove the front wheels and tires.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  1. Lower the vehicle.

5. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s).

 
Item
Part Number
Description
2
-
Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line support bracket to generator retaining nut
See Removal Detail
3
-
Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line support bracket to steering gear retaining bolt
See Removal Detail
4
-
Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line lower retaining clips
5
-
Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line
See Removal Detail
See Installation Detail

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  1. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to: (211-00 Steering System - General Information)
    Power Steering System Filling (General Procedures),
    Power Steering System Bleeding (General Procedures).

Removal Details

Item 1 : Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line upper retaining clip

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Cap the steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Cap the power steering fluid reservoir to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
    Using the special tool, disconnect the steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line from the power steering fluid reservoir.
    • Allow the power steering fluid to drain into a container.

  1. Detach the steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line from the generator harness shield.

Item 2 : Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line support bracket to generator retaining nut

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Note the position of the steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line support bracket to aid installation.
    Detach the generator harness from the steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line support bracket.

Item 3 : Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line support bracket to steering gear retaining bolt

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
    Jacking (Description and Operation),
    Lifting (Description and Operation).

Item 5 : Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Over bending of the exhaust flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure.
    Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a support wrap or splint.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Take care when removing the exhaust hanger insulator to prevent damage.
    Remove the exhaust hanger insulator.

  1. Detach the exhaust flexible pipe from the catalytic converter.
    • Discard the exhaust flexible pipe to catalytic converter gasket and retaining nuts.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from rotating.
    Detach the stabilizer bar link from the stabilizer bar on both sides.

  1. Remove the engine support insulator.
  1. Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the front axle crossmember.

  1. Remove the front axle crossmember retaining bolts on both sides.
  1. Lower the front axle crossmember approximately 100 mm to remove the steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Cap the steering gear valve body inlet and outlet to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
    Disconnect the power steering lines from the steering gear valve body.
    1. Remove the power steering lines clamp plate retaining bolt.
    1. Rotate the power steering lines clamp plate.
    • Allow the power steering fluid to drain into a container.

  1. Remove and discard the power steering lines O-ring seals.

Installation Details

Item 5 : Steering gear to power steering fluid reservoir return line

  1. Install new O-ring seals onto the power steering lines.

  1. Connect the power steering lines to the steering gear valve body.
    1. Rotate the power steering lines clamp plate.
    1. Install the power steering lines clamp plate retaining bolt.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Use the front axle crossmember rear inner retaining bolts to locate the special tools.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not fully tighten the front axle crossmember rear inner retaining bolts at this stage.
    Using a transmission jack, wooden block and the special tools, position and align the front axle crossmember.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:While tightening the front axle crossmember front retaining bolts and the front axle crossmember rear outer retaining bolts, make sure that the front axle crossmember does not move.
    Install the front axle crossmember front retaining bolts and the front axle crossmember rear outer retaining bolts on both sides.

  1. Remove the front axle crossmember rear inner retaining bolt and the special tool on both sides.

  1. Install the front axle crossmember rear inner retaining bolts on both sides.
  1. Lower and remove the transmission jack and wooden block.

  1. Install the engine support insulator.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from rotating.
    Attach the stabilizer bar link to the stabilizer bar on both sides.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Coat the exhaust flexible pipe studs with grease.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new exhaust flexible pipe to catalytic converter gasket and retaining nuts.
    Attach the exhaust flexible pipe to the catalytic converter.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Take care when installing the exhaust hanger insulator to prevent damage.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Check the exhaust hanger insulator for damage. Install a new exhaust hanger insulator if required.
    Install the exhaust hanger insulator.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Over bending of the exhaust flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure.
    Remove the exhaust flexible pipe support wrap or splint.

Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) RHD > < Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel RHD