Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

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Ford VV carburettor automatic choke components - removal, checking and refitting
Bi-metal housing Note: A new gasket will be required on refitting. Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner as described in Section 2. 3 Release any pressure in ...

Specifications
System type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diagonally split dual circuit, hydraulic with pressure regulating valve to rear brakes. Servo ass ...

Sump - removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and sealing strips must be used on refitting. Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead and drain the engine oil (see Chapter 1). 2 Refer to Chapter 5, Part A and remove th ...