Steering column adjuster - dismantling and reassembly
Note: A new adjuster locknut and washer must be used on reassembly.
Dismantling
1 To dismantle the adjuster assembly,
proceed as follows.
2 Remove the locknut and washer securing the adjuster through-bolt (see illustration).
25.2 Adjustable steering column assembly
A Adjuster handle
B Locking plates
C Through-bolt
D Sliders
E Spring
3 Remove the through-bolt, adjuster handle, locking plates, sliders and washers, then unclip the spring assembly.
Reassembly
4 Reassemble the components as follows.
5 Refit the spring to the adjuster assembly bracket.
6 Align the washers, sliders and locking plates, ensuring that the handle locking plate is fitted so that the cut-out and Ford logo are positioned as shown (see illustration).
25.6 Cut-out and Ford logo (A) must be positioned as shown when reassembling
adjustable steering column
7 Coat the through-bolt threads with a suitable thread-locking compound, then refit the through-bolt and the adjuster handle, ensuring that all components are engaged.
8 Position the handle in the locked position, and secure the through-bolt with a new locknut and washer.
See also:
Air cleaner element renewal (Every 24 000 miles or 2 Years)
Carburettor and Central Fuel
Injection (CFI) models
1 To remove the air cleaner lid undo and
remove the retaining screws or bolts on the
top face of the lid (see illustrations).
34.1a Removing ...
Major operations requiring engine removal
The following work can only be carried out
after removal of the engine from the car:
a) Crankshaft main bearings - renewal.
b) Crankshaft - removal and refitting.
c) Flywheel - removal and refitti ...
Fuel pump - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The fuel pump is integral with the fuel level
sender unit in the fuel tank (see illustration).
7.1 Integral fuel level sender unit/fuel pump - 1.4 CFI engine
A Fuel pump B Sender unit
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