Lift support FORD FESTIVA 1991 Service Manual

Power brake push rod length is not adjustable.
Festiva
Remove master cylinder. See MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Place Adjustment Gauge (T87C-2500-
A) on master cylinder. Loosen set screw on gauge and place plunger against master cylinder. See Fig. 1
. Invert gauge and position on power
booster. Check clearance between gauge and power booster. Adjust push rod until clearance is zero.

Fig. 1: Measuring Brake Booster Push Rod Length (Festiva)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE
Capri
1. Ensure parking brake lever is released. Remove parking brake console. Loosen parking brake cable lock nut. Loosen or tighten adjusting
nut so parking brake begins to apply when lever is pulled up 5 notches and is fully applied at 7-11 notches.
2. Using Spring Scale (T74P-3504-Y), check force required to apply parking brake. A properly operating system will require 44 lb. (97 kg)
of force to fully apply parking brakes. Tighten lock nut. Ensure brake warning light operates when parking brake lever is raised.
Festiva
1. Ensure parking brake lever is released. Remove parking brake console insert. Remove locking clip from cable adjuster nut. Raise and
support rear of vehicle. Tighten parking brake adjuster until slight drag is felt when rotating wheels.
2. Loosen adjuster in small increments until drag is eliminated. As parking brake lever is lifted, parking brake should lock rear wheels in
11-16 notches. Ensure brake warning light operates when parking brake lever is raised.
REAR BRAKE SHOES
Festiva
1. Raise and support vehicle. Release parking brake. Unstake and remove axle lock nut. Remove brake drum. Insert screwdriver between
adjusting plate and quadrant. See Fig. 2
. Twist screwdriver to disengage teeth.
2. Push quadrant adjusting lever toward backing plate. Install brake drum and NEW axle lock nut. Adjust wheel bearings and secure nut
by crimping. See REAR AXLE BEARINGS. Operate brake pedal a few times to reset adjuster. Adjust parking brake (if necessary). See
PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE.
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lock nut. Discard axle lock nut. Separate tie rod end from knuckle.
2. Disconnect brake hose from strut (if necessary). Remove brake caliper assembly from knuckle and wire out of way. Remove nuts and
bolts holding ball joint and strut to knuckle assembly.
3. Remove knuckle assembly from ball joint and drive shaft. If binding occurs, use a dual-jawed puller to force knuckle/hub/rotor assembly
off drive axle shaft.
4. Using a puller, separate knuckle from wheel hub. Retain original outer bearing preload spacer to maintain bearing preload setting. If
replacing bearing, change spacer to maintain proper bearing preload (if necessary). See FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS under REMOVAL
& INSTALLATION. Scribe match marks between hub and rotor assembly. Remove rotor-to-hub bolts. Separate hub from rotor.
Installation
Align marks and install rotor on hub. Press knuckle and preload spacer into wheel hub assembly. To complete installation, reverse removal
procedure. Tighten axle shaft lock nut to 117-175 ft. lbs. (159-237 N.m).
REAR BRAKE CALIPER & PADS
Removal (Capri)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel assembly. Using needle-nose pliers, remove parking brake return spring. Loosen
parking brake cable housing adjusting nut. Remove cable housing from bracket on lower control arm. Loosen parking brake cable
bracket-to-caliper attaching bolt. Remove parking brake cable from caliper.
2. Remove lower caliper retaining bolt. Pivot caliper upward on upper caliper guide pin. Remove brake pad retaining spring, pads and
shims. If replacing rear brake pads only, reverse removal procedure to install. If removing caliper, proceed to next step.
3. Remove attaching clip from brake flex hose. Remove flex hose banjo bolt from caliper and discard copper washers. Remove lower
caliper retaining bolt. Using a cold chisel, remove upper caliper guide pin dust cap. Using an Allen wrench, remove upper caliper guide
pin. Lift caliper off rotor.
Installation
1. To install, fit brake pads and shims into caliper anchor plate. Remove upper guide pin and lower guide pin bushing from caliper.
Remove guide pin and guide pin bushing dust boots. Lubricate upper guide pin and lower guide pin bushing with Disc Brake Caliper
Slide Grease (D7AZ-19590-A).
2. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. To fit caliper over new brake pads, it may be necessary to rotate caliper piston into
caliper bore. Use NEW copper washers on flex hose. Bleed brakes, and then pump brake pedal several times to seat pads.
REAR BRAKE ROTOR
Removal & Installation (Capri)
See REAR WHEEL BEARINGS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
REAR BRAKE SHOES
Removal & Installation (Festiva)
Remove brake drum. Remove hold-down springs. Remove return springs. Remove self adjuster. See Fig. 8 . To install, reverse removal
procedure. Apply brake grease to all shoe contact points. See REAR BRAKE SHOES under ADJUSTMENTS.
REAR WHEEL CYLINDER
Removal & Installation (Festiva)
Remove rear brake shoes. Disconnect brake line from wheel cylinder. Remove wheel cylinder. To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed
brake system.
MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER
Removal
Disconnect low fluid level sensor wiring (if equipped). Drain some brake fluid from reservoir. Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder.
Cap lines and master cylinder ports. Remove attaching nuts and master cylinder.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill master cylinder to proper level and bleed hydraulic system (if necessary).
POWER BRAKE UNIT
Removal & Installation
Remove master cylinder. Disconnect vacuum line. Remove clevis pin at brake pedal. Remove power brake unit. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOTE:Hub and rotor are a m atched and balanced assem bly. Before rem oving rotor, locate paint or etch
m ark indicating proper hub-to-rotor alignm ent. If m arks are not present, m ark hub and rotor for
assem bly alignm ent. Failure to properly align hub and rotor can result in an im balance condition.
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ENGINE OVERHAUL
1991-92 FORD MOT OR CO. ENGINES 1.3L & 1.6L 4-Cylinder
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engine can be identified by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on metal tab attached to instrument panel. Tab is close to windshield on
driver's side and is visible through windshield. VIN has 17 characters. The 8th character identifies engine.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES
ADJUSTMENTS
VALVE ARRANGEMENT
Firewall Side
In t ake val ves.
Radiator Side
Exhaust valves.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
Hydraulic lifters are used. Adjustment is NOT possible nor necessary.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
Remove rear seat. Remove fuel pump access panel. Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector. Start engine and allow to idle until engine dies.
ENGINE
Removal (1.3L)
1. Remove battery and battery tray. Index hood-to-hinge and remove hood. Drain coolant. Drain engine oil and transaxle fluid. Disconnect
vane airflow meter connector, vane airflow meter and hose.
2. Remove oil dipstick, cooling fan and radiator assembly. Disconnect accelerator cable from mounting bracket and throttle lever.
Disconnect speedometer cable at transaxle. Mark and disconnect fuel lines at fuel pump. Plug fuel lines. Remove heater hoses. Remove
brake booster vacuum hose. Disconnect transaxle vacuum hose.
3. Remove charcoal canister hoses from engine. Disconnect engine wiring harness. Remove alternator and brackets. Remove engine ground
strap. Raise vehicle and remove catalytic converter.
4. Disconnect A/C compressor without removing hoses, and set compressor aside. Disconnect distributor wiring at coil. On automatic
transaxle models, remove shift lever-to-manual shaft assembly nut. Remove shift cable from transaxle. Loosen front wheel bolts. Raise
vehicle and remove wheel assemblies.
5. Remove stabilizer mounting nuts and brackets. Remove lower arm clamp bolts and nuts. Pull lower arms downward, separating lower
arms from knuckles. Separate halfshafts and install Differential Plugs (T87C-7025-C) between differential side gears. See FWD AXLE
SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES Section.
6. On manual transaxle vehicles, disconnect clutch control cable and shift control cable rod. Remove stabilizer bar from transaxle. Remove
catalytic converter inlet pipe. Support engine assembly with hoist. Remove rear crossmember mount bolts. Remove front and rear engine
mount nuts.
7. Remove crossmember. Lower vehicle and attach engine lift hooks. Remove right engine mount bolt. Remove engine/transaxle assembly.
Remove gusset plates. Remove starter and flywheel cover. Remove torque converter bolts on automatic transaxle. Remove engine-to-
transaxle bolts. Separate transaxle from engine.
Installation (1.3L)
1. Install transaxle to engine in reverse order of removal. Attach hoist to engine/transaxle assembly and position in vehicle. Support engine
in chassis and install engine mount bolts. Raise vehicle and install front engine mount nut. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
2. Position crossmember onto mounts and chassis. Tighten rear nut. Install mount-to-crossmember nuts and tighten. Remove differential
plugs and install halfshafts. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to specifications. Fill all fluid NOTE:For engine repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
-
GENERAL INFORMATION
article in the GENERAL INFORMAT ION section.
ApplicationVIN Code
Festiva
1.3L SOHC PFIH
Capri
1.6L DOHC PFIZ
1.6L DOHC PFI TURBO6
NOTE:When rem oving engine m ounts, m ark and note location and position to ensure proper installation.
Engine and transaxle are rem oved as an assem bly.
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levels to proper level.
Removal (1.6L & 1.6L Turbo)
1. Relieve fuel pressure and discharge air conditioning system (if equipped). See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION. Disconnect and remove battery, battery tray and battery tray support bracket.
2. Release wiring harness retaining straps from battery support tray. Disconnect windshield washer supply hose between fluid reservoir and
hood. Mark hinge locations and remove hood.
3. Disconnect intake air tube and wiring to ignition coil and vane airflow meter. Remove air cleaner/vane airflow meter assembly. Remove
air cleaner assembly support brackets. Disconnect intercooler hoses from turbocharger (if equipped).
4. Drain engine coolant and remove radiator. Disconnect accelerator cable, and remove retaining bracket from cam cover. Position cable to
one side.
5. Disconnect and plug fuel lines at fuel filter and pressure regulator. Disconnect power brake booster manifold vacuum hose from
manifold. Disconnect heater hoses at heater core tubes. Label and remove vacuum hoses located at throttle body.
6. For manual transaxle turbocharged vehicles, disconnect clutch cable and remove support bracket and cable from transmission. On non-
turbo vehicles, disconnect clutch slave hydraulic line. For automatic transaxle, remove transaxle cooler lines.
7. Disconnect starter wiring at starter. Remove harness from locating strap on bracket. Disconnect alternator wiring. Disconnect wiring
from engine coolant sensors located on rear of engine block. Remove ground connection at bracket on thermostat cover. Disconnect O2
sensor wire, main wiring harness connector, TPS connector (turbocharged only), knock sensor connector, distributor wiring and
transaxle wiring. Disconnect ground wire and strap at front of engine, and reinstall lifting eye.
8. Remove engine oil dipstick and retaining clip. Remove power steering pump from mounting bracket. Remove power steering pump
mounting bracket. With hoses attached, position pump aside. Remove upper air conditioning compressor retaining bolts (if equipped).
9. Raise vehicle on hoist. Drain engine oil and cooling system. On vehicles with air conditioning, remove lower air conditioning
compressor mounting bolts, and position compressor out of way.
10. Remove front wheels and tires. Remove front ball joints-to-ste e r in g kn u c kl e s r e t a in in g b o l t s. R e mo ve sp l a sh gu a r d s. Dr a in t ransmission
oil and remove half shafts from differential. Remove front exhaust pipe bracket located on lower side of engine. Disconnect front
exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold, or turbocharger (if equipped).
11. Remove frame support bar-to-engine support bolt. Loosen right control arm bolt and, pivot support bar downward. Disengage rubber
exhaust hangers located directly behind catalytic converter. Allow exhaust system to hang down 6 inches, and support system with
mechanic's wire. Unbolt shift linkage and stabilizer bar at transaxle. Remove nuts from front and rear engine mounts, and lower vehicle.
12. Attach chains onto lift eyes at ends of cylinder head, and support engine with hoist. Remove RH engine mount through bolt. Raise
engine off mounts and slightly pivot engine/transaxle assembly. Disconnect oil pressure sensor and route starter/alternator wiring
harness from engine. Carefully lift engine/transaxle assembly, turn assembly while raising to clear brake master cylinder, shift linkage
universal joint, radiator support and air conditioning lines (if equipped).
13. Remove intake manifold support bracket. Remove gusset plate(s) (if equipped). Remove starter. Remove transaxle-to-engine retaining
bolts. Identify bolts to ensure correct installation. Separate transaxle from engine. On manual transaxle, remove pressure plate, clutch
disc and flywheel. On automatic transaxle, remove flexplate.
Installation (1.6L & 1.6L Turbo)
1. Install transaxle to engine in reverse order of removal. Attach hoist to engine/transaxle assembly and position assembly in vehicle.
Before engine contacts mounts, route starter, alternator and oil pressure sensor wiring, and connect oil pressure sensor. Lower engine
until front mount seats on crossmember. Install through bolt on RH engine mount. DO NOT tighten bolt.
2. Remove hoist. Raise vehicle and support with jackstands. Align rear engine mount to crossmember, and install retaining nuts to front
and rear engine mounts. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article.
3. On manual transaxles, connect shift coupling and stabilizer. Tighten to specification. On automatic transaxles, connect shift linkage and
oil cooler lines. Tighten linkage retaining bolt, shift cable pivot and oil cooler hose clamps to specification. Connect front exhaust pipe
to manifold (or turbocharger). Install exhaust pipe to support bracket. Tighten bolts to specification. Tighten manifold (or turbocharger)
to specification. Attach rubber exhaust hangers. Position cross brace. Tighten retaining nut and bolt and right control arm front bolt.
4. Install drive axles. Install ball joint retaining bolts and tighten to specification. Mount A/C Compressor to engine (if equipped). Tighten
lower retaining bolts to specification. Install splash guards. Install tire and wheel assemblies. Tighten retaining nuts to specification.
5. Lower vehicle. Install upper A/C compressor retaining bolts (if equipped). Tighten bolts to specification. Tighten RH engine mo u n t
through bolt to specification. Connect alternator wiring.
6. Position power steering pump bracket on stud. Lower pump into engine compartment. Install power steering pump bracket retaining
bolts and nut. Tighten to specification. Install power steering pump and belt. Tighten adjustment nut and pivot bolt to specification.
7. Install engine oil dipstick and retaining clip. Install ground strap and ground wire to cylinder head. Install clutch cable (if equipped).
Connect clutch hydraulic line if equipped with manual transaxle or naturally aspirated. Connect transmission electrical connectors.
Connect fuel lines to fuel filter and pressure regulator. Install intake air tube to throttle body.
8. Install intercooler hoses on turbocharged models. Install air cleaner assembly brackets. Install air cleaner assembly with airflow meter
attached. Install intake air tube. Install coil and airflow meter connectors. Connect coolant crankcase and air bypass hoses. Install
vacuum hoses as noted in disassembly.
9. Connect accelerator cable. Install retaining bracket. Install power brake booster hose. Remove speedometer cable from transaxle. Fill
transaxle to specification. See CAPACITIES in SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS article. Install speedometer cable.
Connect speedometer cable connector. Fill engine oil to capacity.
10. Install radiator/fan assembly. Tighten bracket retaining bolts to specification. Connect coolant hoses and fan electrical connector. Fill
coolant to specification.
11. Install hood and connect washer hose. Install battery tray support, battery tray, battery and battery hold-down. Connect battery
terminal. Evacuate and charge air conditioning system (if equipped). Road test vehicle and inspect for leaks.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal (1.3L)
CAUT ION: DO NOT allow com pressor to hang by hoses. T ie up com pressor with m echanic's wire.
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1. Position new gasket on exhaust manifold, and install turbocharger onto studs. Install 4 retaining nuts and tighten to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article.
2. Remove oil supply line from turbocharger. Position new (2-piece) exhaust gasket on cylinder head with heavy gasket installed first .
Carefully position turbocharger assembly in engine compartment and slide exhaust manifold on studs. Position heater tube bracket onto
exhaust stud. Install 11 retaining nuts onto exhaust manifold and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at
end of article. Tighten heater tube clamp bolt securely.
3. Raise vehicle. Position new gasket and install 2 retaining bolts on heater tube outlet. Install 2 retaining bolts into turbocharger support
bracket and tighten bolts to specification.
4. Connect coolant return hose. Connect oil return hose and secure with clamp. Position exhaust pipe onto turbocharger, and start nuts
and washers. Install 2 retaining bolts on exhaust hanger at engine. Slide on 2 rubber exhaust hangers at catalytic converter. Tighten
exhaust pipe retaining nuts to specification. Lower vehicle.
5. Install retaining bolt and brass washers on oil supply line, carefully position oil line into vehicle and hand-start bolt into engine block.
Connect and finger tighten oil line to turbocharger. Tighten oil line bolt and oil supply line on turbocharger to specification.
6. Connect coolant supply hose. Position air cleaner duct tube on turbocharger and tighten clamp. Install 2 screws retaining air cleaner
duct tube. Position power steering pump bracket on engine, and install 2 retaining bolts and one retaining nut. Tighten to specification.
Position power steering pump on mounting bracket, and install though bolt and adjuster. Connect lower radiator hose. Install power
steering belt. Position upper heat shield and install 2 retaining bolts finger tight.
7. Position lower heat shield and install three retaining bolts finger tight. Tighten all heat shield bolts to specification. Connect O2 sensor
and install connector into its retaining clip. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article. Position intercooler hose on
turbocharger and secure with clamp. Install throttle body air intake tube. Connect negative battery cable. Refill cooling system.
CYLINDER HEAD
Removal (1.3L)
1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Mark and disconnect fuel lines at fuel pump. Remove accessory belts, water pump pulley, crankshaft
pulley, timing belt covers, timing belt tensioner, timing belt, valve cover and exhaust and intake manifolds. Drain cooling system.
2. Mark and remove electrical connectors and vacuum hoses. Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs, and remove spark plugs. Remove
distributor cap. Disconnect vacuum hoses and distributor wiring.
3. Index distributor-to-mount position and remove hold-down bolt. Remove distributor assembly. Remove engine ground strap. Remove
front and rear engine lifting hooks. Remove upper radiator hose, by-pass hose and bracket.
4. Remove bolts retaining rocker arm shaft. Remove rocker arm assemblies. Remove cylinder head bolts. Remove head and gasket.
Inspection (1.3L)
1. Thoroughly clean and check gasket mating surface of cylinder head and block. Check cylinder for cracks, nicks, burrs or damage. Using
a straightedge and feeler gauge, check warpage over entire gasket area. Ensure cylinder head and/or block warpage does not
exceed .006" (.15 mm).
2. If warpage exceeds .006" (.15 mm), machine cylinder head and/or block gasket surface. Maximum machining allowed is .008" (.20 mm).
If more machining is required, replace block and/or cylinder head.
Installation (1.3L)
1. Place new head gasket properly on block. Carefully place cylinder head in position on block. Install head bolts. Tighten bolts in
sequence and in 2 steps. See Fig. 1
.
2. While tightening rocker arm shaft, slide shaft springs away from retaining bolt to prevent pinching springs. Tighten rocker arm shaft bolts
in sequence and to specification. See Fig. 5
. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts/nuts to
specification. Fill all fluids to proper levels. NOTE:T urbocharger-to-exhaust m anifold m ounting nuts are of special quality. Ensure correct nuts are
used.
NOTE:Ensure one brass washer is positioned on each side of oil line fitting.
NOTE:Feed O2 sensor wire through upper heat shield. Install wire retainer under LH bolt.
NOTE:If turbocharger was replaced: Disconnect ignition coil, crank engine for 20 seconds, connect ignition
coil, start engine and run at idle for 30 seconds and check for leaks.
NOTE:If original tim ing belt is being reused, m ark direction of rotation for installation reference.
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GENERAL SERVICING
1991 Ford Com pressor Overhaul
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FORD FS-6 6-CYL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Using Spanner (T70P-4067-A), remove compressor shaft nut. Thread Hub Remover (T80L-19703-B) into clutch plate. Tighten center
bolt in hub remover to remove clutch plate and shims.
2. Remove snap ring. Remove pulley assembly from compressor. If assembly cannot be easily removed, place Shaft Protector (T80L-
19703-G) over shaft. Using Puller (D81P-19703-B), remove pulley assembly. Remove clutch coil retaining snap ring. Remove clutch
coil.
3. If bearing replacement is required, place pulley on Support (T80L-19703-E). Drive bearing from pulley using Bearing Remover (T80L-
19703-J).
Installation
1. If bearing is to be installed, place pulley on support. Using Bearing Installer (T80L-19703-C), drive bearing into pulley. Stake pulley in
4 places to retain bearing.
2. Install clutch coil on compressor so locating pin on compressor engages with hole in clutch coil. Install snap ring. Using hammer and
Pulley Installer (T80L-19703-J), tap pulley assembly on compressor.
3. Install snap ring with beveled side away from compressor. Using Clutch Plate Installer (T80L-19703-F), install clutch plate and shims.
Install and tighten compressor shaft nut to 10-14 ft. lbs. (14-19 N.m).
4. Using feeler gauge, measure air gap between clutch plate and pulley surface in 3 locations around pulley. Rotate pulley 180 degrees and
recheck clearance. Proper clearance is .021-.036" (.05-.91 mm). Adjust shim thickness to obtain correct clearance.
FORD FS-6 6-CYL SHAFT SEAL
Removal
1. Discharge system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment and remove compressor. Drain oil from compressor and
record amount for reassembly.
2. Remove clutch assembly. See FORD FS-6 6-CYL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY R & I in this article. Ensure compressor outer surface is clean.
Attach compressor on Clamp & Holding Fixture (T81P-19623-D). Place fixture in vise.
3. Using Key Remover (T81P-19623-NH), remove key from compressor shaft. Remove front head-to-compressor retaining bolts. Remove
front head. Front valve plate assembly, inlet reed valve and shaft seal assembly come off with front head. See Fig. 1
.
4. Remove dowel pins from front head. Lift inlet reed valve assembly from front head. Using Valve Plate Remover (T81P-19623-B),
remove front valve plate assembly from front head. Remove shaft seal assembly and felt seal from front head.
5. Place front head on cardboard. Using hammer and Shaft Seal Seat Remover (T81P-19623-OH), drive shaft seal seat from front head.
Clean components with solvent. CAUT ION: When discharging air conditioning system , use only approved refrigerant recovery/recycling
equipm ent. Make every attem pt to avoid discharging refrigerant into the atm osphere.
CAUT ION: DO NOT drive clutch plate on com pressor. Use clutch plate installer to prevent dam aging
com pressor. DO NOT tighten com pressor shaft nut with air tools.
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Fig. 17: Sanden Scroll Compressor

Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.
SANDEN 5-CYL CLUTCH R & I
Removal
1. Hold clutch hub stationary and remove shaft nut. Remove clutch plate using puller. Remove external front housing snap ring and
internal bearing snap ring. See Fig. 16
.
2. Install puller and pull rotor assembly off. remove 3 screws and clutch coil. Use driver and hammer to drive bearing out from hub.
Installation
1. Install new bearing; ensure installer contacts outer race of bearing. Install snap ring and ensure bearing turns freely. Install clutch coil on
compressor.
2. Support compressor on rear mounting ears. Align rotor on front housing hub. Use adapter and press to install rotor (or drive into place
with soft mallet). After rotor is seated, install front snap ring.
SANDEN 5-CYL SHAFT SEAL R & I
Removal
1. Hold clutch hub stationary and remove shaft nut with thin wall socket. Use clutch plate puller to remove clutch plate. Tap key out of
slot in crankshaft.
2. Remove seal retainer with seal remover and 3/4" socket wrench. Use seal seat remover tongs to pull seal seat off compressor shaft. Insert
seal remover into front housing and turn to engage tangs on seal. Lift seal out. Remove seal "O" ring from front housing, being careful
not to scratch shaft.
Installation
1. Coat "O" ring with refrigerant oil and install into groove. Load a new seal onto installer, being careful not to touch carbon sealing
surface with fingers. Install shaft protector. Dip seal in refrigerant oil and install on shaft. Rotate seal clockwise until seal fits into flats
on shaft. Remove seal installer by turning counterclockwise.
2. Coat seal seat with refrigerant oil and install with tongs. Reinstall seal seat retainer (with flat side down). Install shims and shaft key.
Rotate shaft several times to help break in seal.
3. Use a press to install clutch plate. Make sure that air gap is .016-.031" (.41-.79 mm). Hold plate stationary and install shaft n u t .
NOTE:Check com pressor refrigerant oil level when replacing seals.
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1. Position steering gear in its mounting position. Attach intermediate shaft to steering gear pinion and tighten clamp bolt to 13-20 ft. lbs.
(18-26 N.m). Guide intermediate shaft into steering column hole. Lower vehicle.
2. Lift steering gear and align intermediate shaft with universal joint and install clamp bolt. Raise vehicle. Install steering gear mounting
bolts and tighten to 23-34 ft. lbs. (31-46 N.m). Install right tie rod end, using marks made during removal for installation reference.
Attach tie rod ends to steering knuckles. Install tie rod end nuts and tighten to 22-33 ft. lbs. (29-44 N.m).
3. Install tie rod end cotter pins. Attach catalytic converter to inlet pipe and install attaching nuts. Tighten nuts to 23-34 ft. lbs. (31-46
N.m). Install tie rod end splash shields. Install right fender splash shield. install front wheels. Lower vehicle.
4. Connect high pressure and return lines. Connect negative battery cable. Add power steering fluid and bleed air from system and check
for leaks. See HYDRAULIC FLUID BLEEDING
under LUBRICATION.
POWER STEERING PUMP
Removal (Capri)
1. Remove right radiator support and brace. Remove pump drive belt. Disconnect intercooler outlet hose at throttle intake (if equipped).
R e mo ve gr o u n d wir e fr o m e n gin e l ift in g e ye .
2. Remove pressure and return hoses and plug. Remove wire from pressure switch. Remove adjusting screw, nut and block from pump
bracket. Remove pivot bolt. Remove bracket retaining bolts then remove pump.
Removal (Festiva)
Remove air duct and air cleaner. Disconnect electrical connector from fluid pressure switch on power steering pump. Disconnect and plug
return and pressure lines. Remove adjustment bolt. Remove lock nut, washer and bracket bolt. Loosen mounting bolt and disconnect drive
belt. Remove mounting bolt. Remove power steering pump.
Installation (Capri & Festiva)
To install pump, reverse removal procedure. Adjust steering belt tension. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Add power steering fluid and bleed air from system and check for leaks. See HYDRAULIC FLUID BLEEDING
under LUBRICATION.
OVERHAUL
STEERING GEAR
Disassembly (Capri)
1. Remove steering gear and place in soft-jawed vise. Remove external hydraulic lines. See Fig. 1 . Remove mount brackets and rubber
mount bushings. Remove brass tubing seats using a self-tapping screw and 2 screwdrivers.
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