General description
The body is of welded steel construction available in 3 or 5-door Hatchback, 3 or 5- door Estate, soft-top Cabriolet, or Van configurations.
The body is of monocoque construction and is of energy-absorbing design.
Rust and corrosion protection is applied to all new vehicles and includes zinc phosphate dipping and wax injection of box sections and door interiors.
All body panels are welded, including the front wings, so it is recommended that major body damage repairs are left to your dealer.
See also:
Rear disc caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: Complete dismantling of the rear caliper
should not be attempted unless Ford spring
compressor (tool No 12-007) is available, or
unless the problems likely to arise in the
absence of the too ...
Load apportioning valve (P100 models) - adjustment
Models before mid-April 1989
1 The vehicle must be unladen, at normal
kerb weight (a full tank of petrol, but no driver
or load).
2 With the vehicle standing on its roadwheels,
remove the spring ...
Major operations possible with the engine in the car
The following work can be carried out
without having to remove the engine:
a) Timing belt - renewal.
b) Camshaft oil seal - renewal.
c) Camshaft - removal and refitting.
d) Cylinder head - remova ...
