Ford Escort, 1996, 1.9L
Ford Escort, 1996, 1.9L
A&D - 464-3211 (Paul)

Ford owners manuals

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Oil Filter - PH 3600, 1/2" wrench

Air filter - CA3660

Steering column - 10-12mm

Plug gap - 0.054"

Plugs - Autolite AP5144, Champion RS14LC

Bleed brakes - 5/16"

Tires - front, rear - both 32 psi

Tires - P175/65R14

Battery - Aug 06, Type 35, holder 9/16', terminals 10mm

Old battery - Jul 03

Headlight - 9004

Engine trouble code - 1506 - Idle Air Control Overspeed Error - IAC valve
1506 suggestions - more - detailed diagnostics
Rear struts - Take off speakers (Phillips) - take of rear seat externsions (12mm bolt - push up)

Jack up car - jack stands - chock on offside front wheel - remove brake hose clip - may need hammer

Remove lower backet bolts (17mm, 11/16") - take off two upper bolts, drop strut assembly

Compress springs - when springs are loose take off cap nut - remove innards - compare new strut with old for length

Put on boot, stopper, stopper seat - intsall compressed spring - put on mounting block and cap nut

Tighten cap nut - install upper mounting bolts - use lever (pipe) to align whell to lower mount

Fender washers