Automatic transmission selector mechanism check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Carry out a thorough road test, ensuring that all gearchanges occur smoothly without snatching, and without an increase in engine speed between changes. Check that all gear positions can be engaged with the appropriate movement of the selector lever, and with the vehicle at rest. Check the operation of the parking pawl when “P” is selected.
See also:
Battery terminal check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Caution: Before carrying out
any work on the vehicle battery,
read through the precautions
given in “Safety first!” at the
beginning of this manual.
1 The battery fitted as original equipment is
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Carburettor (Weber 2V TLD) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
Note: A new gasket must be used when
refitting the carburettor. A tachometer and an
exhaust gas analyser will be required to chec ...
Identifying components in the engine compartment
2.0L DOHC Zetec engine
Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle)
Battery
Air filter assembly
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine ...
