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:
Steering gear - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal
Note: New tie-rod balljoint split-pins must be
used on refitting.
1 Set the front roadwheels in the straightahead
position.
2 Raise the front of the vehicle and fit stands
(see “Jacking ...
Radio aerial (exteriormounted) - removal and refitting
1 On models fitted with an electric aerial,
disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon and Estate models
2 Remove the right-hand side trim panel from
the luggage compartment.
3 Working outside ...
Carburettor (Ford VV type) - 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 ...
