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:
Ignition timing (OHC models) - adjustment
Note: During production the ignition timing is
accurately set using a microwave process,
and sealant is applied to the distributor clamp
bolt. Because the electronic components
require no maintena ...
Camshaft - removal and refitting
Carburettor engines
Note: Thread locking compound will be
required to coat the camshaft sprocket bolt on
refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Refer to the relevant Part o ...
Radio/cassette player and graphic equaliser - removal and
refitting
Note: The information in this Section applies to
Ford original equipment fitment components.
Radio
Early models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery.
2 Pull off the control knobs, the tuning knob
s ...
