«Mondeo 2001 Table of Contents»

«Group 2: Chassis»
«Section 211-00: STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»
«GENERAL PROCEDURES»

Power Steering System Flushing — 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L

Duratec-HE (MI4) (130010)

Special Service Tool(s)

Pliers, Valve Stem Oil seal

303-508 (21-211)

Socket,Spark Plug
303-499 (21-202)

Materials
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µ 1. Remove the engine upper cover.

µ 2. Note:
Using a suitable blanking cap, cap the power steering fluid reservoir.
Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler return line from the power steering fluid reservoir.

3. Place the end of the power steering fluid cooler return line into a suitable container.
µ 4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

µ 5. Using the special tool, disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
µ 6. Using the special tool, remove the spark plugs.

7. Note:
The vehicle must be raised with the wheels clear of the floor to allow the steering wheel to be
rotated from lock to lock.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Section 100-02».

8. 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.

9. CAUTION:
Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the
starter motor may result.

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.

With the aid of another technician add 1 liter of clean power steering fluid.

10. Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool.

11. CAUTION:
Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the
starter motor may result.
 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.

With the aid of another technician add a further 1 liter of clean power steering fluid.

12. When all the fluid has been used, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

13. Lower the vehicle.

µ 14. Remove the blanking cap from the power steering fluid reservoir and connect the power
steering fluid cooler return line.
µ 15. Using the special tool, install the spark plugs.

µ 16. Using the special tool, connect the spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
µ 17. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

µ 18. Install the engine upper cover.

19. 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.

20. Start the engine and slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.

21. Switch OFF the engine.

22. Check the fluid level. Fill up as necessary.