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1998 Ford ZX2 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
Passenger Cars
Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.
After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
Aspire
- Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
- Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
- Disconnect driver's side air bag module...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Type 2 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove brake drum screws, then the brake drum.
- Remove wheel hub.
- Remove brake shoe retracting springs, Fig. , using screwdriver to push in and twist spring to disengage it from pin.
- Remove righthand anti-rattle spring.
- Push and turn brake shoe hold down springs, then remove them.
- Remove primary rear shoe and lining from backing plate, then the secondary shoe and lining.
Installation
- If rear shoes and linings are to be used again, inspect them to ensure they meet specifications.
- Clean backing plate with suitable brake va...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1998-03 Escort, ZX2, LN7, Lynx & Tracer -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replac...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front tire and wheel.
- Raise staked portion of front axle wheel hub retainer using a small cape chisel.
- Remove and discard front axle wheel hub retainer.
- Remove cotter pin and tie rod end nut.
- Use a suitable tie rod end remover to separate tie rod end from front wheel knuckle.
- Remove stabilizer bar link.
- Remove nut and ball joint bolt.
- Pry down on front suspension lower arm separating front suspension lower arm ball joint from front wheel knuckle.
- Pull outward on front wheel knuckle then pull front wheel driveshaft and joint from front wheel knuckl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove coolant tank reservoir.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remove alternator...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then drain radiator into a suitable container.
- Remove righthand splash shield, then disconnect lower radiator hose and if equipped lower oil cooler outlet tube.
- Lower vehicle, remove upper radiator hose from radiator, then, if equipped the upper oil cooler inlet tube...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
ZX-2 Body Diagram for 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Ford ZX2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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