Exhaust manifold nut check - RS Turbo models (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)

Check the tightness of the exhaust manifold securing nuts using a torque wrench.

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    Valve clearance adjustment - OHV and HCS engines (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
    OHV engines 1 This operation should be carried out with the engine cold and the air cleaner and rocker cover removed. 2 Using a ring spanner or socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the cran ...

    Automatic transmission brake band adjustment (Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or 2 years)
    Note: A brake band torque wrench - Ford tool No 17-005, or a conventional torque wrench and a splined socket of suitable size to fit the square section head of the adjuster screw(s) will be requir ...

    Mixture adjustment check (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months)
    Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1, Chapter 4, Part A or B (as applicable), before proceeding. Before carrying out any carburettor adjustments, ensure that the ignition timing and sp ...