Maintenance card Service must be carried out every 15,000 km or at least once a year. Under severe operating conditions such as city and short distance driving, frequent mountain...
General information about maintenance This section describes the work that must be carried out in accordance with the maintenance card on various vehicle components. Where necessary, references are made to...
Engine and exhaust system In accordance with the maintenance card, the following work must be carried out: Engine: oil level check. Changing oil and oil filter. Engine: visual inspection of the...
Engine oil change The following tool is required to change the oil: Inspection pit or hydraulic jack with jack stands. Special tool for releasing the oil filter (oil filter pliers, wrench...
Visual control of oil leakage If the engine oil consumption is high, oil leaks must be found. To do this, check the following places: Open the filler cap and check the seal for porosity and damage....
Checking the engine oil level When refueling, the engine oil level must be checked and replenished if necessary. For 1000 km, the engine should consume no more than 1 liter of oil. Higher oil...
Checking the coolant level The coolant level should be checked approximately every 4 weeks and always before any long trip. To replenish the coolant level, even in the warm season, use only a...
Coolant replacement Attention. The replacement of the coolant as part of maintenance is not required if the cooling system was last filled with a mixture of FORD SUPER PLUS 4 or FORD SUPER...
Visual control of the tightness of the cooling system Check coolant hoses for porosity by compressing and bending them, replace hardened hoses. The hoses must be put on the connecting fittings to the end. Check the...
Checking the concentration of antifreeze Caution: When topping up the coolant level, make sure that you add a coolant containing the same antifreeze that is already in the coolant. You can determine antifreeze...
Checking and adjusting valve clearances If the work is carried out incorrectly, severe engine damage can result. The operating instructions must be followed exactly. Adjustment of clearances in the valve drive...
Tightening the intake manifold bolts Special tool required for work: V6 engine: FORD special tool 21-079. If this tool is missing, the ignition distributor must be removed. Replacement parts must be...
Replacing the Air Filter Element This does not require any special tool. The following wear parts must be purchased as replacements: Air cleaner element. When buying, keep in mind that depending on the...
Fuel filter replacement No special tool is required to do the job. The following wear parts must be purchased as replacements: Fuel filter for the respective engine. When buying, indicate the...
Checking and replacing the V-ribbed belt and toothed belt Poly V-belt check No special tool required. Necessary parts for replacement: V-ribbed belt or for the ONS engine, respectively, a V-belt. The length of the belt depends...
Replacing the crankcase ventilation valve Withdrawal Remove the ventilation valve from the oil separator. Loosen and push back hose clip -B-. Remove ventilation valve -A- from hose. Installation Insert into the...
Visual inspection of the exhaust system No special tool is required and no replacement parts are needed. Raise the car on the goats. Check the tightness of the clamps. Inspect the exhaust system with a pump...
Gearbox and final drive Manual transmission: check and, if necessary, correct the oil level. Automatic transmission: Check oil level and lubricate shift linkage connections. Automatic...
Visual control of transmission tightness Oil leaks are possible in the following places: The junction of the crankcase and gearbox (flywheel seal / gearbox shaft seal) Filler/drain plug Driveshaft at gearbox...
Manual Transmission — Checking the Oil Level The following materials are required for replacement: Gear oil: transmission model N: transmission oil specification FORD ESD М2С175-А. gearbox model MT 75: gear oil...
Automatic Transmission — Checking the Oil Level The following materials are required for replacement: Cars up to 7/89: automatic transmission oil specification FORD SQM-2C9010-A. Vehicles since 8/89: Automatic...
Checking the rubber covers of cardan shafts Raise the car on the goats. Examine the covers -arrows- and associated parts for visible traces of oil. Check the reliability of fastening of the terminal clamps. Using...
Automatic Transmission — Band Brake Adjustment A special tool is required to perform the job: Special tool FORD 17-005 or 17-005 A. Adjustment Raise the car on the goats. Detach the reverse gear cable from the...
Brakes, tires and wheels Brake system: Check lines, hoses, brake cylinders and connections for leaks and damage. Brake system: Check the brake fluid level and check the top tire of the brake...
Checking the brake fluid level The compensation tank with brake fluid is located in the engine compartment. The tank has 2 chambers, one for each brake circuit. The screw cap has a ventilation hole...
Checking the thickness of the brake linings Mark the position of the wheels on the hubs with paint. Thanks to this, the balanced wheel can be installed again in its original position. When loosening the wheel...
Visual inspection of brake pipes Raise the car on the goats. Clean the brake lines with a cleaning agent. Attention: The brake pipes are protected against corrosion by a layer of polyethylene. If this...
Brake Fluid Replacement Required special tool: Ring spanner for bleed valve. Replacement materials: Brake fluid specification SUPER DOT 4 or FORD ESD-M6C57A. Brake fluid is able to absorb...
Checking the tire tread pattern Tires of balanced wheels, if the prescribed inflation pressure is observed in good faith, with the correct installation of the wheels and the operation of the shock...
Checking tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure should only be checked when the tires are cold. Tire inflation pressure should be checked once a month, as well as within the framework of...
Chamber valve check Unscrew the dust cap from the valve. Wet the valve with soapy water or saliva. If an air bubble forms, close the valve firmly with the dust cap turned upside down....
Steering and front axle Tie rod ends: check for clearance and tightness, check dust caps. Ball joints: Check dust caps. Ball joints: Check for excessive play. Steering: check bellows for leaks...
Checking the dust caps on the tie rod ends Raise the car on the goats in front. Light the dust caps on the left and right with a lamp and check for damage, paying attention to the presence of traces of grease on...
Checking ball joints for clearance Raise the car on the goats in front. Attach a suitable lever so that it rests on the inner edge of the wheel and on the lower part of the transverse lever. Carefully...
Checking the rubber boots of the steering mechanism Examine the rubber boots, paying attention to the presence of traces of grease (shiny oil stains of dirt) cuffs and related parts. Check the tightness of the covers with...
Checking the steering for the absence of gaps Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position. Turn the steering wheel in different directions and watch the wheels. The arc of rotation of the steering wheel...
Checking the oil level in the power steering reservoir Replacement Materials: Automatic Transmission Oil (ATF) specifications FORD ESPM-2C-166H. Examination Warm up the vehicle's engine to normal operating temperature while...
Electrical system Lighting system: check the operation of all headlights, parking lights and turn signal lights, adjust the headlights if necessary. Check the operation of all electricity...
Checking the battery Required special tool: Acid-resistant grease, e.g. BOSCH pole grease. Steel wire brush (brush for cleaning poles and terminals). Densimeter. Required consumables:...
Body and interior equipment Door hinges: Lubricate. Air conditioning system: clean drains for water condensate. Upper and lower parts of roof panel lock: Treat with multipurpose grease....
Treatment of drains for moisture condensate Special tools and consumables are not required. Drains for moisture condensate of the air conditioning system are located in the engine compartment near the front wall....
Lubrication of locks Special tools and consumables are not required. Lubricate the locks of all doors, hoods of the engine and luggage compartments with oil or grease, respectively....
Visual control of all seat belts Attention: Noises that occur when the seat belt is retracted are functionally caused. With disturbing noises, the seat belt is only replaced. Under no circumstances...
Replacing the replaceable element of the fine air filter Fine air filter (if available) is located at the inlet pipe of the ventilation system of the internal volume of the car on the right in the drainage casing. No special...