Thanks for the video. I removed and greased mine today and the knock is totally gone. Amazing. Replacement part in Australia was $833 from Ford so I'm glad all it took was 30mins and some grease! This video was a massive help.
@jjjaaa8885 ай бұрын
Australia, what a rort!
@AlanCooney4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles, YES this is a common fault on Fiesta Mk7. I have had thousands of views to my KZfaq video I uploaded 5 years ago. The swivel bearing joints just seem to be dry - and that's the problem! I suspect the grease (if any) gets dried up by the heat generated from the adjacent Electric Power Steering motor. Such a pity, because these are a great little car.
@abdouzx91912 күн бұрын
Can i have the link of your video
@Forevergod173 жыл бұрын
Thanks for some of the comments that helped me fix it. It's unnecessary to replace the column. Turn the steering wheel until you can see the bolt at the bottom. Take the key out and lock it. Undo the bolt and slide it up. Grease the spline with CV grease or heat resistant grease. I put a ton of grease on. Put it back in place and tightened the bolt again. The noise is gone! Apparently it's common with these fiestas. Was a pain in the ass kind of knock.
@Edward.E.3 жыл бұрын
Did you take the whole steering shaft out? What I mean is taking the white column apart from the whole thing. Because I couldn't, therefore I couldn't grease the top part of it, and then the problem stayed. Mine is Mazda 2 2012 by the way, not the exact same car but they share a lot of manufacture parts.
@davidsimpson2550 Жыл бұрын
@@Edward.E. This is a bit late for you. One time I unbolted the bottom of the shaft and cleaned it up and regreased the splines with red rubber grease. The noise went away for weeks but then it came back. The next time I fully removed the shaft and cleaned it for AGES with a rag and brake cleaner whilst working the shaft in and out. I then worked red rubber grease into the spines and worked the shaft in and out for AGES. You really cannot grease it enough, the more the better. This time it was a permanent fix. Just remember to remove the key and lock off the steering wheel first. Don't put the key back in until you have finished.
@unclefreddieDied9 ай бұрын
@@Edward.E. how did yours turn out? i have a 2011 mazda2 and can't find the part for it..
@unclefreddieDied9 ай бұрын
@@davidsimpson2550 thank you so much for posting! gonna try it soon
@AuteraAutomotive-gv5bgАй бұрын
@@davidsimpson2550Hi I have replaced my steering shaft on a fiesta 2009 however after competing the job I have noticed the steering wheel is off by about 90 degrees can anyone help how can I fix this issue
@pauldemers66233 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles for making this video! It allowed me to diagnosis my mother's steering shaft problem in minutes and order the correct $138 replacement part using 2 day shipping (backlogged a week at most part stores). The local Ford dealership wanted to charge $650 for the repair but an independent local mechanic did the job for $93. Really appreciate your help getting the car back on the road.
@jcontradiction4 жыл бұрын
You just saved me $$$. My Honda Odyssey was making a clunking noise in low speed/parked when turning the wheel for several years. I thought it was somewhere in suspension/cv axle. After watching this video I went to my car and verified the noise was coming from the steering shaft. I got rid of the noise by extending the telescopic steering column. I will probably either grease the joint or replace it later.
@cjared1004 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you
@xx_gachauwuz_xxo5402 Жыл бұрын
@@cjared100 hey bud I was wondering where did get that part, cuz I have 2012 Ford Fiesta se and called few atuo stores and they didn't have thx for the info
@unclefreddieDied9 ай бұрын
@@xx_gachauwuz_xxo5402 where did you find it? i'm having same issue
@dylanberryman27244 жыл бұрын
Hey mate you are a legend had a fiesta in today with the same problem at work today and don’t know much about this because I’m a truck mechanic swapped that arm out and fixed it cheers keep up the good work
@TheLawlbreaker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this! I tried disassembling ours to clean and re-lube the factory shaft but the clamps on the splines were going to require *significant* force to separate them from the spline shafts (zero chance I'd get them off using just my hands). I'd read some vague warnings about the steering wheel placement and was concerned I'd lose alignment during difficult disassembly. Your closeups of the master splines are very helpful in helping me understand how things should disassemble/reassemble, so I'm going to tackle this project again.
@WiztalkScience Жыл бұрын
I own a fiesta having the exact same issue this Is the exact video I'm looking for and thanks a ton for posting this 👏👏👏
@moodyhound8695 Жыл бұрын
update me when you fix please i’m having the same problem
@AndresGarcia-lo4yr3 жыл бұрын
I have 2013 with 105k. Same issue. Just finish fixing mines. Took about 1.5hrs. The shaft on mines just had 2 regular 10mm. Make sure to turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn to the right (passenger side) The ford logo should be facing the passenger door, this will allow you to access the top bolt. Make sure you lock the steering column before removing the bolts. I used a rope. After removing bolts remove the bottom of the shaft first. then top. (TIP: mark the top of the shaft before removing. this will allow you to align it properly later.) I used PB blaster to clean free the cv joints. Move it back and forth until it's moving smoothly. Grab a rag and clean all the old grease. Apply new grease. I used brake caliper grease on mines, it withstands up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. (Autozone) Go heavy on the grease. Clean excess and put back together. Thank You!!!!
@unclefreddieDied9 ай бұрын
has this fix last a long time?
@HazemElsawy10 ай бұрын
Thanks Charles, nice job!
@kennethsindreАй бұрын
Thanks, - hopefully this will help me during the "stearing-operation" for my Ford Fiesta.
@hmsbratx2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video....I was about to remove the rack and pinion, we have the same noise. Appreciated
@unclefreddieDied9 ай бұрын
how did it turn out?
@loriscapirossi5125 Жыл бұрын
Perfect instructions, thank you!
@johngraham65064 жыл бұрын
Great video. I had assumed it was my steering rack that was bad. Is there a way to confirm that the noise is coming from the steering shaft? Steering rack? or tie rods? I can tell if tie rod, but is there an easy way to tell the difference between steering rack and steering shaft? Thank you!
@tomislavjagarcec50982 жыл бұрын
Tnx for great video. I did not understand is this problem just in annoying sound or it can lead to some major safety issue? Can you drive like this or you must fix this assap?
@artisanvideography Жыл бұрын
I would love to know the answer to this question also.
@Subjohny3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I actually thought it is inner tie rods, cause I just changed outer tie rods and noise remain same!
@carloshoracio76646 ай бұрын
No entendí una merd lo que dijiste, pero igual fue muy ilustrativo y me ayudó a disipar dudas , saludos desde Argentina y muchas tenkius (o como se escriba)😅😅😅
@leandrovallejo63733 ай бұрын
un argentino iba a haber!! jajaja pudiste solucionar el problema? yo estoy viendo de reemplazar la pieza, vibra el volante y hace un ruido que sospecho que es esa pieza para cambiar!
@iamasmurf11224 жыл бұрын
So you know , FORD sent these cars out and failed to grease the spline where the shaft joins the rack , their fix is to unbolt carefully slide the shaft up and grease i would use high quality grease . You do not have to replace this drive shaft it was a factory oversight that causes this
@mikeflowers4437 Жыл бұрын
So i followed tour video. Thank you. Very helpful. But when i was done my steering wheel is crooked. Can you tell me how to straighten the steering wheel
@josephdavis38 Жыл бұрын
Depends on how far off the steering wheel is, but you should take it in for an alignment. They can align it through the tie rod ends to get the steering wheel straight again.
@chiefordnance Жыл бұрын
My 2021 Explorer needs 1, crazy 🤪
@jacobvhs23 күн бұрын
I assume I should be able to lift one of the joints easily like in the video? Cause I’ve tried to remove the column but I can’t lift it more than half of an inch and therefore remove it. Seems like it’s blocked or something?
@sohailtariq40917 күн бұрын
Did you figured it out yet? Im also gonna work on mine tomorrow .
@jacobvhs17 күн бұрын
@@sohailtariq409 Yup, and I’m dumb 😅 Screws must be unscrewed entirely from each end because they also lock element in place. After that I removed column instantly.
@davidbloomberg9494 Жыл бұрын
Cmon....show the underneath shots !!! The point of these videos is to help others who might need to attempt this.....
@TheHighrider3Ай бұрын
Hello, I am having a very similar sound on my 2015 fusion except the clunking is not continuous. Just one clunk with each direction change. It sounds like it is where the shaft goes through the firewall. It is not as obvious from underneath the car. Any ideas?
@hamidmaghrabi23252 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@johnnymilad3 жыл бұрын
Did you greased the new steering shaft before you put it ? Thanks
@AuteraAutomotive-gv5bgАй бұрын
In the uk do you have to turn the steering wheel the opposite way ?
@CCCC-mk4sq3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the sharing of the tutorial! It is difficult to lose the upper side! (no space) Have you any better idea to do it easily?
@woody1815 Жыл бұрын
I bought one of these for my ford fiesta " it came with an Alan key" what is that for 😐
@AndresGarcia-lo4yr3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!!!
@steveo2009100 Жыл бұрын
Hi what grease do u recommend please ?
@davektowner2 жыл бұрын
Well this hasnt gone so well for me... I've taken off the bottom end that connects to the the steering rack needed some prying as it was tight on there....greased up the telescopic section, absolutely no play at all.. but how the F do I get the UJ back on the steer rack... I have nothing to pry back against to press it back on the shaft. Any top tips? At the mo I have a car with no steering
@JC-sz1uo3 ай бұрын
Did you ever solve this? Going through this exact problem right now
@glenwigzell54254 жыл бұрын
You only need to remove the shaft and wiggle the joint across it's range to redistribute the grease. Failing that, replace it.
@Grindhousewatch2007 Жыл бұрын
Always replace the 2 screws. New Version, both have now 10mm Head.
@DirceuCorsetti4 жыл бұрын
I tried removing it and greasing the splines and joint on the shaft to no avail. Just waiting for the new part on the mail. Have you regreased the new part as well?
@matthewwalmsley3473 Жыл бұрын
Hi I have that problem I brought a new one from Ford got somebody to do it for me but it’s not the same as on my car any ideas thanks
@achyutjoshi7479 Жыл бұрын
How much is this column
@javidragon65802 жыл бұрын
Hola buenas!!, para el que tenga el mismo problema yo hice tal cual el video y lo pude solucionar, era esa pieza!!!gracias al señor este, pongan subtitulos y sigan los pasos y listo!!
@wilsonjavier47 Жыл бұрын
Hola amigo, yo tengo un ruido pero no se si sea este el caso, se presenta cuando uno está en ñas mañanas en tu garsge y vas a salir, (de reversa mi caso) y le das un pequeño giro rápido y suena tac, en mi caso solo es de un lado, tac, es mínimo pero ya es irritable, no se si engrasando la pieza puede arreglarse o hay que cambiar, no se si ese sea el caso o sea algo más de la dirección, gracias.
@saucehot125 жыл бұрын
I think that you had put some grease on it instead changing the column
@cjared1005 жыл бұрын
Did you mean put some grease on it? Yes that could be a temporary fix if i was going to sell the car or it was the mother-in-laws car LOL
@saucehot125 жыл бұрын
Charles Jared hahahahah
@wellwh04 жыл бұрын
Charles Jared It wouldn’t fix even temporary. Tried it. Seems like it’s common fault of Fiesta mk7.
@cjared1004 жыл бұрын
wellwh0 yes it is. That’s why Ford had it in stock
@markharris89292 жыл бұрын
There’s a TSB from Ford to grease them.
@falsehood33143 жыл бұрын
Thanks i might have to replace one this week, i bet this is manufacture fault, they might sell it cheap ?
@gretamargaryan59002 жыл бұрын
@charlesjared Hello. Can you please help me to find this part to buy for ma fiesta 2010. Maybe you can send me a link or something like that. Thank you so much.
@markturner-smith53092 жыл бұрын
I'm UK based have just got hold of a MK7 2012 Ford Fiesta S1600 (a special 132bhp version of Zetec S for UK market). My S1600 is 73000 miles on the clock not making such noises was wondering if might happen or was this just a specific oversight by Ford not greasing the spline shaft during certain production period (09-2011) or all MK7 fiesta's affected eventually?
@oswinb34153 жыл бұрын
Hey Charles, that was a nice video and good explanation! However, I could see that the shat was not replaced, instead you used the same shaft greased with sticker removed. I could see that the shaft you showed was a solid/mono but at the end of the video after the replacement the shaft was still the same as old and not like the new one. Is it because greasing solved the issue or may be because the new shaft was not as per the design considering the safety? Thanks
@steved8714 Жыл бұрын
You didn’t see that… it is a new shaft installed.
@unclefreddieDied9 ай бұрын
the new shaft was probably fully collapsed looking as if it were solid??
@jscott67502 жыл бұрын
Maybe lock the steering first?
@groutness9052 Жыл бұрын
My peugeot 3008 clunk from there can feel it and here it ?
@omromr57813 жыл бұрын
Thax for u 🙏
@josemartinez5802 Жыл бұрын
How much does cost the part
@Hazzer8614 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Is there still no more clunking noise since you installed? Also, can you share where you bought the part from please? Thanks!
@cjared1004 жыл бұрын
Yes still no noise. i bought at the Ford dealership in my town
@unclefreddieDied9 ай бұрын
@@cjared100 awesome video! is it same part for 2011 mazda2? i can't find it anywhere
@badrijan97043 жыл бұрын
Do you hear any noises now?
@tgsgaming8393 жыл бұрын
But what does it sound like
@Subjohny3 жыл бұрын
I consider to buy MOOG! Usually they exceed manufacturing reliability!
@DaveSCameron3 жыл бұрын
Adverts tho!?
@TheSaulin101 Жыл бұрын
Some problem with my ford edge
@fahmidchowdhury18714 жыл бұрын
Hey Charles, thanks for the video. I’m getting the same noise on my fiesta when doing the same turns and the mechanics are saying it’s the Rack and Pinion. How much did the part cost from Ford when you got it?
@iamasmurf11224 жыл бұрын
That spline he is showing you , FORD failed to grease them up when leaving factory , all you need to do is carefully remove where it joins steering rack slide it up grease it and carefully slide back shaft onto steering rack , do ut carefully because you can damage the splines on that shaft . Do not listen to this video it is lies
@AndresGarcia-lo4yr3 жыл бұрын
@@iamasmurf1122 You my friend are right. Thank you. I took mines about clean it and applied new grease. Clunking Noise is gone.
@johnnymilad3 жыл бұрын
What the best kind of grease please ?
@vkrgfan Жыл бұрын
I’m afraid I have this exact problem on my first fusion.
@martintehan10112 жыл бұрын
Any body know the torque setting for the 2 nuts involved in NM THANKS
@offbeatwarble Жыл бұрын
Steering column shaft: Upper clamp bolt 32nm Lower clamp bolt 34nm Use new fasteners as they are stretch bolts