1994-2000 Mazda 626 with 4 cyl A/T Vehicles with the Ford CD4E automatic transmission

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Filed Under (Mazda) by admin on 10-10-2010

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1994-1997 Ford Probe, Mazda MX3 with 4 cyl. & A/T 1994-2000 Mazda 626 with 4 cyl. & A/T 1998-2000 Mazda 626 with 6 cyl. & A/T 1995-2000 Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique with 6 cyl. & A/T 1999-2001 Mercury Cougar with A/T SUBJECT Vehicles with the Ford CD4E automatic transmission. CONDITION The driver’s side front CV axle has a 6-½ inch male inboard stub that fits into the transmission’s side gear. On the stub next to the housing seal surface is a carrier support surface that fits into the final drive sun gear inside the transmission (see figure 1). This sprocket assembly is chain driven with the reverse/overdrive sprocket by the planetary gear sets (see figure 2). The final drive sprocket assembly rides on the axle stub carrier support surface using a pressed, center bored bushing. This bushing wears the carrier support surface causing damage to the axle and eventually the transmission. SOLUTION If the carrier support surface of the axle being replaced appears rough and worn, then several possible failures need to be checked before replacing the axle or premature failure of the axle or possible damage to the transmission could occur. If the transmission’s internal oiling solenoid that lubricates this bushing fails, then the 2nd and 3rd gearshifts will not function. Although the Aftermarket lists this bushing, no tool exists to replace it. Ford only offer the bushing in a complete sprocket assembly making its replacement a very costly repair. The most common contributor to premature wear of this bushing is the vehicle not being within proper alignment specs. Without a four-wheel alignment, even though the front wheels may be centered to the rack, the rear thrust is pushing the front wheels causing stress on the front CV joints. The thrust forces acting on the front wheels while driving changes ALL the alignment specs resulting in the front wheels being in a constant turning action. This will wear the side gears and transmission seals as well as stressing this bushing. Another possible sign that alignment is affecting these items is a worn or torn inboard boot. Do not forget that worn motor mounts will also affect alignment thrust forces.

1998 Mercury Mystique Timing Belt: Service and Repair Installation

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Filed Under (Mercury) by admin on 16-08-2010

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NOTE:Ford does not provide camshaft gear timing marks, or information to perform timing belt service without the special tools shown in this procedure. NOTE: For additional information refer to TSB# 99-25-4 Installation All Vehicles 1. NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise. Rotate the crankshaft to TDC on cylinder No. 1. 2. NOTE: Cylinders No. 1 and No. 4 are at TDC when the Woodruff key points straight up. Remove the blanking plug, completely screw in the special tool and auto-align the crankshaft to TDC. 3. Position cylinder No. 4 to “valves overlap” and install the special tool. 1. Hold the camshafts by the hexagon using an open-ended wrench and turn them in the direction of engine rotation. 2. Slide the special tool onto the ends of both camshafts. 4. CAUTION: Do not kink the timing belt (do not bend the timing belt less than a diameter of 35 mm). CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft; as necessary check that it is still resting against the timing pin. NOTE: Design with lower idler pulley shown (built up to 06/1999). NOTE: The lug of the belt tensioner should not be hooked in the sheet metal cover during timing belt installation. Position a new timing belt in place. – Starting from the crankshaft timing belt pulley and working counterclockwise, position the timing belt in place while keeping it under tension.

1998 Mercury Mystique Cylinder Head Assembly: Service and Repair

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NOTE:Ford does not provide camshaft gear timing marks, or information to perform timing belt service without the special tools shown in this procedure. REMOVAL 1. Drain the engine cooling system. 2. Remove the intake manifold. 3. Remove the exhaust manifold. 4. Remove the camshafts. 5. Install the center engine front cover. 6. Install the front engine support insulator. 7. Remove the three bar support. 8. Remove the power steering pulley cover. 9. Remove the power steering pump pulley. 10. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump out of the way. 11. Remove the power steering pump bracket. 12. Remove the generator bracket. 13. Remove the bolts and position the thermostat housing out of the way. 14. Remove the cylinder head. – Remove the bolts in the indicated sequence. – Remove and discard the head gasket. 15. Check the cylinder head for distortion. INSTALLATION

1999 Mercury Mystique GS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DEFINITIONS

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Filed Under (Mercury) by admin on 31-05-2010

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Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit Low Input Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit High Input Barometric (BARO) Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance BARO Sensor Low Voltage Detected BARO Sensor High Voltage Detected BARO Sensor Circuit Intermittent Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Circuit Low Input Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Circuit High Input Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit Low Input Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit Low Input Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit High Input Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit High Input Throttle Position (TP) Circuit Performance Problem

Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, Cougar Repair & Service Manual 1995-1999

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Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 31-08-2009

repair manual covers Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique and Cougar FWD 1995 to 1999. US and Canadian models.
What’s Inside?
Introduction: About this manual | Introduction | Vehicle identification numbers | Maintenance techniques, tools and working facilities | Buying parts | Jacking and towing | Booster battery (jump) starting | Conversion factors | Automotive chemicals and lubricants | Safety first! | Troubleshooting