Routine maintenance and servicing
This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.
The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.
See also:
Air filter maintenance
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed ...
Front suspension lower arm - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be
required for this operation.
Removal
1 To improve access, raise the front of the
vehicle on ramps. Do not jack the vehicle up
at this stage. Apply the han ...
Pistons and connecting rods - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the sump and the cylinder head.
2 Check the big-end bearing caps for
identification marks and if necessary use a
centre-punch to identify the caps and
corresponding connecting ro ...
