Final drive oil level check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Check the final drive oil level as follows.
2 Position the vehicle over a pit, or raise it at front and rear on ramps or axle stands. The vehicle must be level.
3 Wipe clean around the final drive filler/level plug (see illustrations)
27.3a Final drive unit filler plug location (arrowed) - Saloon, Hatchback and
Estate models
27.3b Rear axle filler plug location - P100 models
and unscrew the
plug. Using a piece of bent wire as a dipstick,
check that the oil is no more than 10 mm (0.4
in) below the plug hole.
4 If topping-up is necessary, use clean gear oil of the specified type. Do not overfill.
Frequent need for topping-up can only be due to leaks, which should be rectified.
5 When the level is correct, refit the filler/level plug and tighten it to the specified torque loading.
6 There is no requirement for periodic oil changing, and no drain plug is provided.
Automatic transmission selector linkage lubrication (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Lubricate the transmission selector and kickdown linkages with engine oil or aerosol lubricant.
See also:
Rear shock absorber - removal and refitting
Saloon and Hatchback models
1 With the weight of the vehicle resting on the
roadwheels, work under the vehicle to
unscrew and remove the shock absorber
lower mounting bolt and nut from the relevan ...
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 ...
Rear disc splash shield - removal and refitting
Note: A suitable puller will be required to
remove the drive flange, and a new rear hub
nut must be used on reassembly.
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Loosen the rear ...