Rear shock absorbers (Van models) - removal, testing and refitting
Removal
1 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Place a jack beneath the rear axle tube and just raise it slightly.
2 Disconnect the shock absorber lower mounting by unscrewing the nut and pivot bolt.
3 Unbolt the top mounting bracket from the body and withdraw the unit (see illustration).
11.3 Removing the rear shock absorber top mounting bracket - Van models
4 Undo the nut and pivot bolt to separate the mounting bracket from the shock absorber.
Testing
5 Proceed as described in Section 10.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but if a
new unit is being installed, prime it first in a
similar way to that described for testing.
See also:
Charge air temperature sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The charge air temperature sensor is only
used on KE-Jetronic systems and is located in
the air inlet duct (see illustration).
17.1 Charge air temperature sensor location (arrowed)
2 ...
Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Chock the rear wheels, jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on axle stands.
Release the handbrake. Disconnect the
battery negative lead.
2 Slacken the handbrake cable adjuster.
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Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Motorcraft maintenance-free battery
which normally does not require
additional water during its life of
service.
However, for severe usage or in high temperature ...
