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.
See also:
Rear disc caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: Complete dismantling of the rear caliper
should not be attempted unless Ford spring
compressor (tool No 12-007) is available, or
unless the problems likely to arise in the
absence of the too ...
Specifications
Fuel evaporative emission control system - carburettor engines
Ported vacuum switch operating temperature:
Two-port valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fuel level sender unit - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding. A new seal must
be used when refitting the
sender unit.
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models
All models except 2.0 litre DOHC
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