Rear suspension front mounting (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - renewal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of the vehicle and support on axle stands placed under the side members.
2 Unscrew and remove the three bolts securing the relevant front guide plate to the underbody and the suspension crossmember.
Where applicable, bend back the lockwasher tab(s) on the larger bolt.
3 Using a length of wood, lever the suspension crossmember downwards a few inches from the underbody, and insert the wood as a wedge.
4 Using a tool similar to the Ford special tool shown (see illustration), or a long bolt with nut, washers and a suitable metal tube, pull the mounting rubber from the crossmember.
15.4 Ford special tool 15-014 for removing rear suspension front mounting
rubber
5 Lubricate the new mounting rubber with soapy water, and use the tool described in the previous paragraph to press the rubber into the crossmember.
6 Further refitting is a reversal of removal.
Where applicable, secure the larger front guide plate bolt by bending up the lockwasher tab(s).
See also:
Fuel pressure regulator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding. A new sealing
ring will be required on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Depressurise the fuel ...
Fuel pump - testing
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
Mechanical pump
1 On SOHC engines, the fuel pump is located
on the left-hand side of the cylinder block,
next to the oil filter. ...
Mixture (CO) adjustment potentiometer - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The potentiometer is located on the side of
the left-hand suspension turret (see
illustration).
17.1 Mixture (CO) adjustment potentiometer (arrowed) - 1.6 EFI engine
2 Disconnect the ...
