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Summary of Contents for 1964 Falcon

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Page 4: ...icle adjustments overhaul etc Specifications and recommended special tools are included Refer to the opposite page for important vehicle identifica tion data The descriptions and specificarions in thi...

Page 5: ...Pilot Plant MODEL AND BODY STYLE CODES Serial Body Code Code Body Type Model 02 54A Door Sedan Bench Comet 01 62A 2 Door Sedan Bench 202 12 54B 4 Door Sedan Bench Comet 11 62B 2 Door Sedan Bench 404 1...

Page 6: ...4 Washington 45 Twin Cities 21 Atlanta 51 Denver 22 Dallas 52 Los Angeles 24 Jacksonville 53 Oakland 25 Mem his 54 Seattle 31 Buffalo 81 Ford of Canada 32 Cincinnati 84 Home Office Reserve 33 Clevelan...

Page 7: ...istrict 5 3 50 1 Ratio 3 2 Speed Automatic ASSEMBLY PLANT CODES Code Assembly Plant A Atlanta H Lorain K Kansas City R San Jose S Pilot Plant T Metuchen 01 62D 2 Door Sedan RPO 16 54B Door Sedan Bench...

Page 8: ...n 12 Buffalo 13 New York 14 Pittsburgh 15 Newark 21 Atlanta 22 Charlotte 23 Philadelphia 24 Jacksonville 25 Richmond 26 Washington 31 Cincinnati 32 Cleveland 33 Detroit 34 Indianapolis 35 Lansing 36 L...

Page 9: ...e pedal gradually falls away under this pressure the hydraulic system is leaking Check all tubing hoses and connections for leaks If the brake pedal movement feels spongy bleed the hydraulic system to...

Page 10: ...valve and rod assembly tion could cause leakage between reaction disc diaphragm plate and the vacuum and atmospheric sides diaphragm assembly for damage that of the diaphragm If the brakes still drag...

Page 11: ...and make sure that the brake shoes re turn to the fully released position The push rod is provided with an adjustment screw to maintain the correct relationship between the booster control valve plun...

Page 12: ...hoes are damaged they must be replaced Replace any lining that has been oil saturated Replace lining in axle sets Prior to replacement of lining the drum diameter should be checked to determine if ove...

Page 13: ...nd rinsed in cleaning solvent the metal parts which come in contact with hydraulic brake fluid or rubber parts should be rewashed in clean alcohol before assembly Use an air hose to blow dirt and clea...

Page 14: ...the drum forces the upper end of the primary shoe against the anchor pin The action of the wheel cylinder moves the upper end of the secondary shoe away from the an chor pin The movement of the sec o...

Page 15: ...end of the valve sleeve A rubber guard attached to a flange on the rear shell and over the air cleaner protects the valve housing and seal sleeve against dirt A seal located in the front vacuum chambe...

Page 16: ...valve plunger mospheric seat are held ing to CLOSE the vacuum port slightly to the right in relation to from the valve Poppet to admit maxi Any additional movement of the the diaphragm and valve housi...

Page 17: ...are wiped off the backing plate and drum FIG 6 Adjusting Brake Shoes on the front wheel spindle wipe the spindle completely free of grease Install the drum carefully so that the grease seal retainers...

Page 18: ...clamp over the ends of the brake cylinder as shown in Fig 8 2 Contract the shoes as follows a Disengage the adjusting lever from the adjusting screw by pulling backward on the ad justing lever Fig 1...

Page 19: ...n the adjusting screw toothed wheel With the brake in a vertical position anchor at the top the lever should contact the adjust ing wheel KO inch plus or minus z inch above the centerline of the screw...

Page 20: ...wheel cyl inder in place against the backing plate Enter the tub ing into the cylinder and start the tube fitting nut into the threads of the cylinder b Secure the cylinder to the backing plate with t...

Page 21: ...gasket over the hose fitting and screw the hose assembly into the front brake cylinder En gage the opposite end of the hose to the bracket on the frame Install the horseshoe type retaining clip and c...

Page 22: ...e hydraulic lines to the multiple fitting 5 Connect the line from the cyl inder to the multiple fitting 6 Tighten the two master cylinder attaching nuts 7 Tighten all hydraulic line fit tings VACUUM H...

Page 23: ...t the push rod to the pedal with the nut and bolt PUSH ROD PEDAL SUPPORT RETAINER I ICUINC BRACKET Im MASTER w CYLINDER BUMPER AND H1133 C FIG 15 Brake Pedal and Related Parts PARKING BRAKE HANDLE PAR...

Page 24: ...ard lin ing may be installed If the drum diameter is more than 9 030 inches or 10 030 inches oversize linings must be installed After a drum is turned down wipe the refinished surface with a cloth soa...

Page 25: ...e cylinder bore for score marks or rust If either condi SHELL H1333 A FIG 17 Vacuum Booster tion is present the cylinder should be honed When honing do not re move more than 0 003 inch as oversize par...

Page 26: ...out dirt and cleaning solvent FIG 20 Separating Booster Shells FILTER RETAINER FILTER DIAPHRAGM HRAGM FIG 2 1 Removing Diaphragm from recesses and internal passages When overhauline a vacuum booster...

Page 27: ...Center the large end of the re seal in the rear shell turn spring on the diaphragm plate 7 Carefully guide the valve rod 9 Align the index mark on the and diaphragm plate hub through front shell with...

Page 28: ...30 40 Master Cylinder to Booster Body 1 10 13 Brake Booster to Dash Panel 1 12 15 POWER BRAKES Vacuum Manifold to Booster Body Mounting Bolt I Push Rod t i r a k e Pedal Bolt 10 15 OM5 to 0065 Bearin...

Page 29: ...ring pump bracket adjusting bolt and the pivot bolt 3 Increase or decrease tension as required by adjusting the pump posi tion 4 Torque the adjusting bolt and the pivot bolt to specification and check...

Page 30: ...h luster chrome finish Check Turning Effort With the front wheels properly aligned and tire pressures correct check the ef fort required to turn the steering wheel 1 With the car on dry concrete set t...

Page 31: ...seats moved from the car and inspected and cause noise A loose pump belt or air in the mounting nut torque Replace the fluid can cause chatter against the bushings if worn Torque the nut to wheel stop...

Page 32: ...1 Incorrect Tire Pressure VI VI a L a l 2 L 0 8 L M g E s z z g 3 0 0 w X L I n o Z z z S Z a l I E g E y O f L E L X a l VI x s s Z n VI L g e e E d g 2 al 0 h 00 E 3 U E 2 0 S C a l E 00 m VI 5 a a...

Page 33: ...id pressure test is complete shut off the engine and re move the pressure testing tool Make the necessary repairs or replacements to eliminate the trouble in the system PUMP OUTLEl P R E S S U R E LIN...

Page 34: ...wo bolts that fasten the inner shaft to the underbody After the required shims have been removed or in stalled torque the nuts to specifica tion Caster and camber adjusting shims are available in inch...

Page 35: ...heck the brake backing plate mountings Torque all loose nuts and bolts to specifications Replace all worn parts as outlined in Part 3 2 3 Check the steering gear mount ings and all steering linkage co...

Page 36: ...t the spindles and wheels to be turned to the left or right by the steering gear and linkage The pivoting action of the suspen sion arms provides an up and down movement for the spindles and wheels as...

Page 37: ...ith a hammer tap the spindle near the upper stud to loosen the stud from the spindle Do not loosen the stud with tool pressure alone Remove the ball joint 7 Clean the end of the arm and remove all bur...

Page 38: ...not remove the nut from the stud at this time 4 Position the ball joint remover tool and install the tool shown in Fig 4 between the upper and lower ball joint studs The tool should seat firmly again...

Page 39: ...Remove the hub cap or wheel cover and back off the brake shoe adjusting screw 3 Remove the grease cap from the hub then remove the adjusting nut washer and outer bearing cone and roller assembly 4 Pul...

Page 40: ...car LOWER ARM STRUT AND OR BUSHING REPLACEMENT Removal 1 Position the tool shown in Fig 3 under the upper arm for support 2 Raise the car position safety stands and remove the wheel and tire 3 Remove...

Page 41: ...Connect the lower stud to the spring clip plate and install the bush ing washer and nut on the stud Be sure the spring clip pIate is free of burrs Tighten the nut to specifica tion REAR SUSPENSION AL...

Page 42: ...age or gear failure 1 Disconnect the Pitman arm from the sector shaft 2 Remove the steering wheel spring and the centering cone from the shaft and note the relation of the shaft to the bearing The ste...

Page 43: ...forward position the steering wheel on the steering shaft with the spokes properly centered and the splines on both parts properly aligned 4 Install the steering wheel nut on the shaft Torque the nut...

Page 44: ...9 Slide the steering column tube assembly from the steering gear shaft guiding the shift lever s up through rubber seal at the dash panel 10 Remove the steering gear a On a car equipped with a 6 cyli...

Page 45: ...from running down to either end of the worm Disassemble the ball nut only if there is indication of binding or tightness 5 Remove the lower bearing and cup from the housing It may be nec essary to tap...

Page 46: ...16 Position the sector adjusting screw and the adjuster shim and check the end clearance which should not exceed 0 002 inch be tween the screw head and the end of the sector shaft If clearance is grea...

Page 47: ...ice the Comet models includes the bushing therefore it is only necessary to re place the complete arm when worn Use the following procedure to re place the Falcon idler arm bushing To replace the bush...

Page 48: ...urn the valve spool overcomes the pressure of the centering spring and moves toward the right end of the valve As a re sult pressure is exerted on the right If the direction of the force on the steeri...

Page 49: ...FLOW STRAIGHT AHEAD DRIVING 4 ___ c J 1 I I I 1 1 I I o 4 J I I r I I I I I RETURN PRESSURE I C I 7 _ 5 ___ FLUID FLOW LEFT TURN CHECK VALVE w RETURN PRESSURE x 1 1 REACTION PRESSURE ____ FLUID FLOW...

Page 50: ...tion the retaining washer and the hold down spring on the filter element 8 Install the cover and gasket On units equipped with remote mounted reservoir turn the wing nut down until it is flush with th...

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