Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Unclip and disconnect the sensor wiring plug.
3 Remove the two securing screws, and withdraw the sensor from the throttle valve shaft (see illustration).
11.3 Throttle position sensor (TPS) location (arrowed) on side of CFI unit
Refitting 4 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure that the sensor actuating arm is correctly located.
See also:
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 ...
Flywheel/driveplate - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: The manufacturers recommend that the
flywheel/driveplate securing bolts are renewed
after slackening. Suitable thread-locking agent
will be required to coat the bolt threads.
Removal
1 If t ...
Front and rear brake pad/shoe check (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6
months)
1 Firmly apply the handbrake, then jack up
the front and rear of the car and support it
securely on axle stands (see “Jacking and
vehicle support”).
2 For a quick check, the front brake disc pads
...
