7 Support the radiator in its raised position,
by inserting split pins through the small holes
in the radiator mounting extensions which
protrude through the upper mountings (see
illustration).
8 Unbolt and remove the radiator lower
mounting brackets.
9 Where applicable, unscrew the bolts
securing the air conditioning accumulator to
the subframe.
10 Working beneath the vehicle, unbolt the
engine rear mounting from the transmission
and underbody.
11 Unscrew the front engine mounting-to-
cylinder block bolts, and also the through-
bolt.
12 Extract the split pins from the track rod
end balljoint nuts, then unscrew the nuts, and
detach the rods from the arms on the steering
knuckles using a conventional balljoint
removal tool. Take care not to damage the
balljoint seals.
13 Working on each side in turn, unscrew the
mounting nuts, and remove the anti-roll bar
links from the front suspension struts. Note
that, on models fitted with ABS, the ABS
sensor wiring support brackets are located
beneath the nuts.
14 Working on each side in turn, note which
way round the front suspension lower arm
balljoint clamp bolt is fitted, then unscrew and
remove it from the knuckle assembly. Lever
the balljoint down from the knuckle - if it is
tight, prise the joint open carefully using a
large flat-bladed tool. Take care not to
damage the balljoint seal during the
separation procedure.
15 Support the weight of the front subframe
assembly on two trolley jacks (or two scissor
jacks).
16 Unscrew and remove the subframe
mounting bolts, then lower the subframe
sufficiently to gain access to the power
steering fluid pipes on top of the steering
gear. Note that the front subframe mounting
bolts are gold in colour - the rear ones are
silver.
17 Position a suitable container beneath the
steering gear, then unscrew the union nuts
securing the power steering fluid supply,
return, and cooler lines to the steering gear.
Identify the lines for position, then unbolt the
clamps, disconnect the lines, and allow the
fluid to drain into the container. Cover the
apertures in the steering gear and also the
ends of the fluid pipes, to prevent the ingress
of dust and dirt into the hydraulic circuit.
18 Lower the subframe, together with the
power steering gear, to the ground.
19 Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove
the power steering gear from the subframe.
20 Using a suitable Allen key, unscrew the
clamp bolt securing the flexible coupling to
the pinion shaft on the steering gear, and
withdraw the coupling.
21 Refer to Section 30, paragraph 8 for
details of renewing the Teflon rings.
Refitting
22 Refit the flexible coupling to the pinion
shaft on the steering gear, then insert and
tighten the clamp bolt using an Allen key.
23 Locate the power steering gear on the
subframe, then insert the mounting bolts and
tighten to the specified torque.
24 Raise the subframe until it is possible to
refit the fluid lines. Tighten the union nuts and
clamps.
25 Raise the subframe, making sure that the
alignment holes are in line with the holes in
the underbody. At the same time, make sure
that the flexible coupling locates correctly on
the steering column. Ford technicians use a
special tool to ensure that the subframe is
correctly aligned - refer to Chapter 2 for more
details of the alignment procedure. With the
subframe aligned, insert and tighten the
mounting bolts to the specified torque. Note
that the front mounting bolts are gold in
colour - the rear bolts are silver.
26 Working on each side in turn, refit the
front suspension lower arm balljoint to the
knuckle assembly, and insert the clamp bolt
with its head facing forwards. Refit the nut
and tighten to the specified torque.
27 Working on each side in turn, refit the
anti-roll bar links and tighten the mounting
nuts to the specified torque. On models fitted
with ABS, don’t forget to locate the wheel
sensor wiring support brackets beneath the
nuts.
28 Refit the track rod end balljoints to the
steering knuckles, and tighten the nuts to the
specified torque. Check if the split pin holes
are aligned, and if necessary turn the nuts to
the nearest alignment, making sure that the
torque wrench setting is still within the
specified range. Insert new split pins, and
bend them back to secure.
29 Refit and tighten the engine front
mounting bolts.
30 Refit the engine rear mounting and tighten
the bolts.
31 Where applicable, insert and tighten the
air conditioning accumulator bolts.
32 Refit the radiator lower mounting brackets
and tighten the bolts.
33 Remove the split pins supporting the
radiator in its raised position.
34 Refit the cover under the radiator.
35 Refit the exhaust downpipe as described
in Chapter 4.
36 On manual transmission models,
reconnect the gearchange linkage and
support rods.
37 Refit the front wheels, and lower the
vehicle to the ground.
38 Working inside the vehicle, reconnect the
steering column clamp plate, then insert the
bolt and tighten to the specified torque.
39 Reconnect the battery negative lead.
40 Bleed the power steering hydraulic
system as described in Section 33.
41 Have the front wheel alignment checked,
and if necessary adjusted, at the earliest
opportunity (refer to Section 36).
1 Remove the track rod end and its locknut
from the track rod, as described in Section 35.
Make sure that a note is made of the exact
position of the track rod end on the track rod,
in order to retain the front wheel alignment
setting on refitting.
2 Release the outer retaining clip and inner
plastic clamp band, and disconnect the gaiter
from the steering gear housing.
3 Disconnect the breather from the gaiter,
then slide the gaiter off the track rod.
4 Scrape off all grease from the old gaiter,
and apply to the track rod inner joint. Wipe
clean the seating areas on the steering gear
housing and track rod.
5 Slide the new gaiter onto the track rod and
steering gear housing, and reconnect the
breather.
6 Fit a new inner plastic clamp band and
outer retaining clip.
7 Refit the track rod end as described in
Section 35.
8 Have the front wheel alignment checked,
and if necessary adjusted, at the earliest
opportunity (refer to Section 36).
1 Following any operation in which the power
steering fluid lines have been disconnected,
the power steering system must be bled, to
remove any trapped air.
2 With the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position, check the power steering fluid level
in the reservoir and, if low, add fresh fluid until
it reaches the “MAX” or “MAX COLD” mark.
Pour the fluid slowly, to prevent air bubbles
forming, and use only the specified fluid (refer
to Chapter 1 Specifications).
33 Power steering hydraulic
system - bleeding
32 Power steering gear rubber
gaiters - renewal
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31.7 Method of supporting the radiator in
its raised position
1 Radiator upper mounting extension
2 Small hole
3 Pin or split pin inserted through hole