Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Socket, Spark Plug

303-499 (21-202)

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)

   Jacking (Description and Operation),

   Lifting (Description and Operation).

2. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

3. 

   NOTE:Using a suitable blanking cap, cap the end of the hose from the power steering fluid reservoir.
   Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir return hose quick release coupling.
   1. Press the power steering fluid reservoir return hose quick release coupling locking tangs.
   2. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir return hose quick release coupling.
   • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

4. Place the end of the power steering fluid reservoir return hose into a suitable container.

5. Lower the vehicle until the wheels are clear of the floor to allow the steering wheel to be rotated from lock to lock.

6. Remove the air cleaner.
   1. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet pipe.
   2. Disconnect the air cleaner inlet pipe.
   3. Remove the retaining bolts.

7. Disconnect the spark plug wires.

8. Using the special tool, remove the spark plugs.

9. 

   NOTE:When filling the power steering fluid reservoir, make sure that the power steering fluid is clean and not agitated prior to use. The fluid should be poured slowly into the reservoir to minimize the possibility of aeration. The fluid level should be checked with the fluid cold.
   Fill the power steering reservoir to the MAX mark with the appropriate fluid.
   For additional information, refer to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).
   

10. 

    CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the starter motor may result.
    

    NOTE:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark.
    While cranking the engine for no more than 30 seconds turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.
    • With the aid of another technician add 1 liter of clean power steering fluid.

11. Wait 60 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool.

12. 

    CAUTION:Do not continuously crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, as damage to the starter motor may result.
    

    NOTE:When flushing the power steering system, make sure that the power steering fluid in the reservoir does not fall below the minimum mark.
    While cranking the engine for a further 30 seconds turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.
    • With the aid of another technician add a further 1 liter of clean power steering fluid.

13. When all the fluid has been used, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

14. Using the special tool, install the spark plugs.

15. Connect the spark plug wires.

16. Install the air cleaner.
    1. Install the retaining bolts.
    2. Connect the air cleaner inlet pipe.
    3. Connect the air cleaner outlet pipe.

17. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)

    Jacking (Description and Operation),

    Lifting (Description and Operation).

18. 

    NOTE:Make sure that the collar on the hose is inserted fully into the quick release coupling.
    Remove the blanking cap and connect the power steering fluid reservoir return hose quick release coupling.

19. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

20. Lower the vehicle.

21. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to: (211-00 Steering System - General Information)

    Power Steering System Filling (General Procedures),

    Power Steering System Bleeding (General Procedures).