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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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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve Locations -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> 1998-2000
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Probe, Tracer & ZX2 -> Installation -> Removal -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 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.
Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang
Removal
On models with air suspension, turn service switch Off before beginning repairs.
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove bra...
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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
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower starter motor mounting bolt, then lower vehicle.
- Remove remaining starter motor mounting bolts, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove sta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford ZX2 AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Ford ZX2 2.0 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warni...
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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+.
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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.
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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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