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 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 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 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) 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...
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 -...
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) 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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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) 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...
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) 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...