Load apportioning valve P100 models) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 The load apportioning valve is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle underbody above the axle.
3 Remove the spring clip and clevis pin, and detach the spring from the valve operating lever (see illustration).
24.3 Remove the spring clip (arrowed) and clevis pin from the valve operating
lever
4 Place a suitable container beneath the valve to catch spilt fluid, then unscrew the union nuts and disconnect the fluid pipes.
Plug the open ends of the pipes and valve to prevent fluid leakage and dirt ingress.
5 Unscrew the three securing nuts and bolts from the valve mounting bracket, and remove the valve assembly (see illustration).
24.5 Load apportioning valve securing bolts (arrowed)
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but note
that the fluid inlet pipe from the master cylinder
must be connected to the lower valve port, and
the fluid outlet pipe to the rear brakes must be
connected to the upper valve port.
7 On completion, bleed the rear hydraulic circuit and check the valve adjustment.
See also:
Auxiliary drivebelt check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Refer to the Specifications at the beginning
of this Chapter and check the tension of each
drivebelt at the point stated. Check the full
length of each drivebelt for cracks and
deterioration. It ...
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 ...
Tailgate/boot lid/fuel filler flap release cable - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Operate the control lever to open the
tailgate/boot lid and the fuel filler flap (see
illustration).
14.1 Tailgate/boot lid/fuel filler flap control lever assembly
2 Remove the driver ...