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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Contour
- 1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1996 Ford Contour GL 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
- 1996 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1996 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1996 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
- 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS, CC:2450, CID:155, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:155, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL, CC:1989, CID:121, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:121, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Capri -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Installation -> Probe -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS
Capri
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Using cape chisel, unstake and remove halfshaft nut and washer. Discard nut if it cannot be used again.
- Remove disc brake pads as described under "Brake Pad Service," then the caliper as described under "Caliper Service." Support caliper by suitable wire strung from coil spring. Do not disconnect brake line from caliper.
- Remove grease cap, then carefully raise staked portion of locknut using small cape chisel.
- Remove and discard locknut. Locknuts are threaded left and right. Lefthand threaded locknut is located o...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Capri -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Probe & Tracer -> Installation -> Removal -> Replace -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour Sport 2.5 V6 GAS
On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake system power booster must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.
After performing any service work, obtain a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.
Capri
Replace
- Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Using needle nose pliers, remove parking brake return springs at rear of caliper, Fig. .
- Loosen parking brake cable ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1995 -> 1995-96 Continental -> 1996 -> Aspire -> Assemble -> Bendix, Teves & Tandem Diaphragm Booster -> Capri, Escort, Probe & Tracer -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Disassemble -> Hydro-Boost System -> Mustang -> Overhaul -> Power Booster, Replace -> Sable & Taurus -> Single Diaphragm Booster -> Vacuum Type System
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour LX 2.0 L4 GAS
Power Booster, Replace
Aspire
Pump brake pedal several times to exhaust any vacuum in the booster.
- Remove master cylinder as described in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
- Disconnect vacuum hose from power brake unit.
- From under instrument panel, remove brake pedal clevis pin, then detach pushrod from brake pedal.
- Remove power brake unit attaching nuts, then remove power brake unit.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Ensure proper clearance between pushrod and master cylinder exists as described under "Adjustments."
- Bleed brakes as described in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
- Torqu...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Contour & Mystique -> Troubleshooting -> Inspection & Verification
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0 L4 BI-FUEL
Inspection & Verification
- Verify customer's original concern by operating anti-lock brakes to duplicate concern.
- Inspect to determine w...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour LX 2.5 V6 GAS
Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car
The parking brake system is a drum type design mounted in the hubs of the rear brake rotors.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove caliper as previously outlined, then the rotor assembly.
- Drain differential fluid from axle by removing cover.
- Remove lock bolt from differential pinion shaft, then shaft from differential.
- Push axle shaft inward to access and remove axle shaft C-lock.
- Remove ABS speed sensor, then axle shaft from axle housing.
- Disconnect brake cable from lever, then...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Contour AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Contour cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Capri -> Continental, Contour, Mark VIII, Mystique, Mustang & Mustang Cobra, Sable & Taurus -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Escort & Tracer -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Contour SE 2.5 V6 GAS
Capri
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Using chisel, unstake and remove halfshaft nut and washer. Discard nut and washer.
- Remove brake pads and caliper from steering knuckle as described under "Brake Pad Service."
- Support caliper with wire strung from coil spring. Do not disconnect brake line from caliper.
- Using tie rod end separator tool No. T85M-3395-A, or equivalent, disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then separate control arm from steering knuckle.
- Remove steering knuckle to strut assembly bolts.
- Using knuck...
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