Vehicle Maintenance Ford Escort 4

The location of the units in the engine compartment
The location of the units in the engine compartment
Location of units in the engine compartment of cars with a 1.4 liter engine since 1986 (air filter removed) 1 - block of fuses and relays; 2 - wiper motor; 3 - dipstick...

Operating materials and fluids
Operating materials and fluids
Gas engine engine oil viscosity SAE 10W/30, 20W/50 according to API SG/CD or CH/CD Cooling system antifreeze according to Ford specification SS-97B-9103-A Brake system...

Maintenance interval
Maintenance interval
In order for your car to be in excellent condition, it is necessary to carry out its maintenance periodically. Maintenance can be carried out both constantly and at...

Primary and Secondary Maintenance Activities
Primary and Secondary Maintenance Activities
This chapter is intended to ensure that vehicle maintenance is carried out correctly, to help keep the vehicle in good condition and to prolong its life. If maintenance...

Oil and oil filter change (10,000 km/12 months)
Oil and oil filter change (10,000 km/12 months)
Periodic oil and oil filter changes are the most important preventive maintenance procedure. As engine oil ages, it becomes thin and contaminated, leading to premature...

Check for tightness of hoses and fluid leakage (10,000 km / 12 months)
Check for tightness of hoses and fluid leakage (10,000 km / 12 months)
Leaks in the cooling system are usually detected by a white or rust-colored coating in the area adjacent to the leak. Fuel leaks are difficult to pinpoint until the leak...

Checking the idle speed and the quality of the fuel mixture (10,000 km / 12 months)
Checking the idle speed and the quality of the fuel mixture (10,000 km / 12 months)
Before checking the idle speed and the quality of the mixture, the following checks must be performed. 1. Check ignition timing. 2. Check the condition and electrode gap...

Checking the components of the ignition system (10,000 km / 12 months)
Checking the components of the ignition system (10,000 km / 12 months)
1. Remove the ignition distributor cap and clean it using a lint-free cloth. 2. Check the condition of the electrodes inside the cover. 3. If the electrodes are badly...

Lubrication of contacts of the breaker of the distributor of ignition (10000 km/12 months)
Lubrication of contacts of the breaker of the distributor of ignition (10000 km/12 months)
1. Remove the distributor cap and distributor rotor. 2. Apply a small amount of liquid lubricant to the top of the breaker contacts. 3. Wipe the distributor shaft and...

Breaker contact gap adjustment (10,000 km/12 months)
Breaker contact gap adjustment (10,000 km/12 months)
Bosch Ignition Distributor Components A - electrical connector; B - screw for fastening the contact group of the breaker Lucas Ignition Distributor Components A -...

Ignition timing with contact breaker (10,000 km / 12 months)
Ignition timing with contact breaker (10,000 km / 12 months)
Marks for installing the piston of the 1st cylinder at TDC on an OHV engine A - mark on the crankshaft pulley; B - pointer on the front cover Marks on the crankshaft...

Replacing spark plugs on an RS Turbo engine (10,000 km / 12 months)
Replacing spark plugs on an RS Turbo engine (10,000 km / 12 months)
Tools needed to unscrew the spark plug and adjust the electrode gap Proper functioning of spark plugs is one of the most important conditions for the efficient operation...

Checking the front brake pads (10,000 km / 12 months)
Checking the front brake pads (10,000 km / 12 months)
1. Insert a small mirror between the wheel and caliper and check the thickness of the brake pads. 2. If the lining of even one brake pad is worn to the minimum...

Checking the rear brake pads (10,000 km / 12 months)
Checking the rear brake pads (10,000 km / 12 months)
1. Raise the car and secure it on stands. 2. Remove plugs (arrow) from the viewing holes of the brake shield. 3. Using a portable lamp, illuminate the brake pads through...

Checking the front suspension and steering (10,000 km / 12 months)
Checking the front suspension and steering (10,000 km / 12 months)
1. Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands. 2. Visually inspect ball joint dust covers and rack and pinion steering gear protectors for cracks, abrasions...

Shock absorber check (10,000 km / 12 months)
Shock absorber check (10,000 km / 12 months)
1. Check the shock absorber for any signs of fluid leaks. If a leak is found, then the shock absorber is damaged and needs to be replaced. Attention! Shock absorbers...

Checking the condition of seat belts (10,000 km / 12 months)
Checking the condition of seat belts (10,000 km / 12 months)
1. Make sure the belts are not twisted as a result of improper installation. 2. If the straps are twisted or stick when retracted, pull the strap out to its full length...

Alternator drive belt (10,000 km / 12 months)
Alternator drive belt (10,000 km / 12 months)
Arrangement of bolts of fastening of the generator And – an adjusting bolt of the generator; B - a bolt of fastening of an adjusting lath of the generator to the engine;...

Valve clearance adjustment (20,000 km / 12 months)
Valve clearance adjustment (20,000 km / 12 months)
Valve clearance adjustment See subsection 3.1.2.1 and subsection 3.2.3.1 subject to the following additions. Counting from the thermostat side, the valves on OHV...

Checking the oil level in the gearbox (20,000 km / 12 months)
Checking the oil level in the gearbox (20,000 km / 12 months)
The location of the oil filler plug and the cover of the retaining ring of the gear shaft A - oil filler plug; In - a cover of a lock ring of a shaft of a gear change...

Replacing breaker contacts (20,000 km / 12 months)
Replacing breaker contacts (20,000 km / 12 months)
1. Release the spring clips or unscrew the screws and remove the ignition distributor cover. 2. Remove the distributor rotor from the shaft. 3. On the Bosch distributor,...

Checking the oil level in a manual transmission (20,000 km / 12 months)
Checking the oil level in a manual transmission (20,000 km / 12 months)
1. When checking the oil level in an automatic transmission, also check the condition of the oil. To make it easier to check the condition of the oil, compare the color,...

Checking the level of transmission fluid in the automatic transmission (20,000 km / 12 months)
Checking the level of transmission fluid in the automatic transmission (20,000 km / 12 months)
Attention! Checking the fluid level in the gearbox should be done when the engine and gearbox are warmed up to normal operating temperature. 1. Park the vehicle on level...

Checking the protective cover of the drive shaft (20,000 km / 12 months)
Checking the protective cover of the drive shaft (20,000 km / 12 months)
1. Raise and carefully secure the vehicle on stands. 2. Turn the steering wheel to the right or left as far as it will go and turn the wheel. 3. Inspect the rubber...

Coolant change (40,000 km/24 months)
Coolant change (40,000 km/24 months)
Coolant drain Attention! The coolant is changed on a cold engine. Avoid getting coolant on painted surfaces of the body and clothing. Otherwise, wash the area where the...

Replacing the air filter element (40,000 km / 24 months)
Replacing the air filter element (40,000 km / 24 months)
Engines with carburetor and CFI injection system 1. Unscrew the screws or bolts and remove the air filter cover (left - 1.3L CVH engine, right - 1.4L CVH engine). 2. If...

Replacing the filter of the crankcase ventilation system (40,000 km / 24 months)
Replacing the filter of the crankcase ventilation system (40,000 km / 24 months)
Engines with carburetor and CFI injection system The crankcase ventilation system filter is located at the base of the air filter. 1. Disconnect the hoses and pull the...

Replacing the fuel filter on engines with a fuel injection system (40,000 km / 24 months)
Replacing the fuel filter on engines with a fuel injection system (40,000 km / 24 months)
Location of inlet and outlet hoses and fuel filter mounting screw A - inlet hose; B - outlet hose; C - fastening screw Warning! Gasoline is extremely flammable and...

Replacing the toothed belt on CVH engines (60,000 km / 36 months)
Replacing the toothed belt on CVH engines (60,000 km / 36 months)
1. Remove ground wire from battery. 2. Loosen the lower mounting bolts, unscrew the upper alternator tension bolt, tilt the alternator towards the engine and remove the...

CVH brake component check (60,000 km/36 months)
CVH brake component check (60,000 km/36 months)
1. Check the condition and thickness of the brake pads. 2. Check the condition of the brake lines and hoses. 3. Bending the brake hoses, check them for cracks or bundles.

Brake fluid change (60,000 km/36 months)
Brake fluid change (60,000 km/36 months)
The operation to replace the brake fluid is similar to the operation of pumping the brakes (see subsection 12.6 ) except that the brake fluid reservoir must be emptied...




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