Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L HSC (VIN X) (1989): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Topaz AWD L4-122 2.0L DSL (1987), Topaz AWD L4-140 2.3L HSC (1987), Topaz AWD L4-140 2.3L HSC (VIN X) (1989), Topaz AWD L4-140 2.3L HSO (VIN S) (1988), Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L CFI (1987), Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L HSO (VIN S) (1988), Topaz L4-140 2.3L CFI (1985), Topaz L4-140 2.3L HSC (1984), Topaz V6-182 3.0L (1992).

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1. 01Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Sections
2. 02Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
3. 03Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
4. 04MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
5. 05Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
6. 06Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
7. 07Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
8. 08Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
9. 09Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
10. 10Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
11. 11Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
    • Alignment › System Information5 pages

      • Specifications › Front Wheel Alignment2
      • Service and Repair › Caster and Camber23
    • Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension › Sensors and Switches - Steering › Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations
    • Steering76 pages

      • Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Power Steering10 pages

        • Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair
        • Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Specifications
        • Power Steering Pump › Component Information8 pages

          • Specifications › Power Steering Pump2
          • Service and Repair › Removal and Installation23456
      • Sensors and Switches - Steering › Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations
      • Steering Column12 pages

        • Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair
        • Key Reminder Switch › Component Information › Locations
        • Steering Column Lock › Component Information › Service and Repair › Ignition Lock Drive Gear Replace2345678910
      • Steering Gear › Component Information23 pages

        • Specifications › Adjustment Specifications2
        • Adjustments › Rack Yoke Preload23
        • Service and Repair › Ford Integral Rack and Pinion23456789101112131415161718
      • Steering Shaft › Component Information › Service and Repair › Models Less Airbag234567
      • Steering Wheel › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Tie Rod21 pages

        • Tie Rod Boot › Component Information › Service and Repair
        • Tie Rod End › Component Information20 pages

          • Technical Service Bulletins18 pages

            • All Technical Service Bulletins for Tie Rod End: › 93132 › Jun › 93 › Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear23456789
            • Customer Interest for Tie Rod End: › 93132 › Jun › 93 › Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear23456789
          • Specifications › Manual Steering2
    • Suspension19 pages

      • Ball Joint › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
      • Control Arm › Component Information4 pages

        • Specifications › Front2
        • Service and Repair › Front2
      • Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Radius Arm › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Specifications
      • Spindle › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information › Specifications
      • Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information4 pages

        • Specifications › Mount, Rubber, Strut Top2
        • Service and Repair › Strut2
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information3 pages

        • Adjustments
        • Service and Repair › Front2
      • Wheel Hub › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
    • Wheels and Tires36 pages

      • Tires › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Tires: › 9562 › Mar › 95 › Brakes - Roughness During Application2
        • Customer Interest for Tires: › 9562 › Mar › 95 › Brakes - Roughness During Application2
      • Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins16 pages

        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels:8 pages

          • 90199 › Sep › 90 › Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
          • 90132 › Jun › 90 › Wheels - Loss Of Balance Weights23
          • 9078 › Mar › 90 › Polycast Wheels - Trim Ring Requirements2
          • 89173 › Aug › 89 › Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks2
        • Customer Interest: › 89173 › Aug › 89 › Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks2
        • All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels:6 pages

          • 90199 › Sep › 90 › Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
          • 90132 › Jun › 90 › Wheels - Loss Of Balance Weights23
          • 9078 › Mar › 90 › Polycast Wheels - Trim Ring Requirements2
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information3 pages

        • Adjustments
        • Service and Repair › Front2
      • Wheel Hub › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
      • Wheel Fastener › Component Information12 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins10 pages

          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Fastener:5 pages

            • 98-5A-4 › Mar › 98 › Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure23
            • 9562 › Mar › 95 › Brakes - Roughness During Application2
          • Customer Interest: › 9562 › Mar › 95 › Brakes - Roughness During Application2
          • All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Fastener: › 98-5A-4 › Mar › 98 › Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure23
        • Specifications › Wheel Tightening Sequence2
12. 12Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13. 13Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
14. 14Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15. 15Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
16. 16Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
17. 17Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
18. 18Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
19. 19Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
20. 20Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections