100-00-5
General Information
100-00-5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
E849 EN
06/2001 2002 Bantam
About This Manual
Introduction
This manual has been written in a format that is
designed to meet the needs of Ford technicians
worldwide. The objective is to use common formats
and include similar content in each manual worldwide.
This manual provides general descriptions for
accomplishing service and repair work with tested,
effective techniques. Following them will help assure
reliability.
Replacement Parts
Ford and Motorcraft parts are made to the same
exacting standards as the original factory fitted
components. For this reason, it is recommended that
only genuine Ford or Motorcraft parts are installed
during service or repair.
Special Tools
The Special Tool(s) Table provided at the beginning of
each procedure shows all special tools required to
carry out a repair. Where possible, illustrations are
provided to assist in identifying the special tool
required.
Special tools may be ordered from Grundy South
Africa (PTY) Ltd
Korsten
Port Elizabeth
P.O Box 14119
(Ph) 041 4031300
(Fax) 041 4532765
Important Safety Instructions
Appropriate service methods and correct repair
procedures are essential for the safe, reliable
operation of all motor vehicles as well as the personal
safety of the individual carrying out the work.
This manual cannot possibly anticipate all such
variations and provide advice or cautions as to each.
Anyone who departs from the instructions provided in
this manual must first establish that he compromises
neither his personal safety nor the vehicle integrity by
his choice of methods, tools or parts.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes in This Manual
WARNING: Warnings are used to indicate that
failure to follow a procedure correctly may
result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Cautions are used to indicate that
failure to follow a procedure correctly may
result in damage to the vehicle or equipment
being used.
NOTE:
Notes are used to provide additional essential
information required to carry out a complete and
satisfactory repair.
As you read through this manual, you will come across
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES.
A warning, caution or note is placed at the beginning
of a series of steps if it applies to multiple steps. If the
warning, caution or note only applies to one step, it is
placed at the beginning of the specific step (after the
step number).
How to Use This Manual
This manual covers service and repair procedures.
This manual is structured into groups and sections,
with specific system sections collected together under
their relevant group.
A group covers a specific portion of the vehicle. The
manual is divided into five groups, General
Information, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical and Body
and Paint. The number of the group is the first number
of a section number.
Pages at the start of the manual list all sections
available. Each section has a contents list detailing
General Specifications, Description and Operation and
Service Adjustment and Checks.
If components need to be removed or disassembled in
sequence, the sequence will be identified numerically
in a graphic and the corresponding text will be
numbered accordingly
All left and right-hand references to the vehicle are
taken from a position sitting in the driver seat looking
forward.
All left and right-hand references to the engine are
taken from a position at the flywheel looking towards
the front camshaft pulley.
Where appropriate, instructions will be given for the
use of WDS, diagnostic equipment.
FORD BANTAM
