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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Chilton's Total Car Care manual for Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable is intended to
help you learn more about the inner workings of your car and save you money on
its upkeep and operation. The first two sections will be used the most, since they
contain maintenance and tune-up information and procedures. Studies have
shown that a properly tuned and maintained car can get better gas mileage than
an out-of-tune car. The other sections deal with the more complex systems of
your vehicle. Operating systems from engine through brakes are covered to the
extent that we feel the average do-it-yourselfer becomes mechanically involved,
as well as more complex procedures that will benefit both the advanced do-it-
yourselfer mechanic as well as the professional.
A secondary purpose of this book is as a reference for owners who want to
understand their car and/or their mechanics better. In this case, no tools at all
are required.
Before attempting any repairs or service on your car, read through the entire
procedure outlined in the appropriate section. This will give you the overall view
of what tools and supplies will be required. There is nothing more frustrating than
having to walk to the bus stop on Monday morning because you were short one
gasket on Sunday afternoon. So read ahead and plan ahead. Each operation
should be approached logically and all procedures thoroughly understood before
attempting any work. Some special tools that may be required can often be
rented from local automotive jobbers or places specializing in renting tools and
equipment. Check the yellow pages of your phone book.
Sections contain adjustments, maintenance, removal and installation procedures,
and repair or overhaul procedures. When repair is not considered practical, we tell
you how to remove the failed part and then how to install the new or rebuilt
replacement. In this way, you at least save the labor costs. Backyard overhaul of
some components is just not practical, but the removal and installation procedure
is often simple and well within the capabilities of the average car owner.
Two basic mechanic's rules should be mentioned here. First, whenever the left
side of the car or engine is referred to, it is meant to specify the driver's side of
the car. Conversely, the right side of the car means the passenger's side. Second,
all screws and bolts are removed by turning counterclockwise, and tightened by
turning clockwise, unless otherwise noted.
Safety is always the most important rule. Constantly be aware of the dangers
involved in working on or around an automobile and take proper precautions to
avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the vehicle. See the procedure in
this section, Servicing Your Vehicle Safely, and the SAFETY NOTICE on the
acknowledgment page before attempting any service procedures.
Pay attention to the instructions provided. There are 3 common mistakes in
mechanical work:
1. Incorrect order of assembly, disassembly or adjustment. When taking something
apart or putting it together, doing things in the wrong order usually just costs you
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