Ford Taurus Service Manual: Body Repairs

Removal and Installation
Clockspring Removal and Installation  WARNING: If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to follow these ...

Specifications, Description and Operation
SPECIFICATIONS Material DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Body  WARNING: Collision damage repair must conform to the instructions contained in this workshop manual. Replacement components must be new, ...

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Diagnosis and Testing
Wheels And Tires Special Tool(s) Inspection and Verification WARNING: Vehicle may have multiple drive wheels. Do not use engine to power the driveline unless all drive wheels are elevated off the ground. Drive wheels in contact with ground could cause unexpected vehicle movement. Failure to foll ...

Removal
Engine Special Tool(s)  WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal inj ...

General Procedures
Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley. Remove the clutch plate. Add or remove spacers between the clutch plate hub and the compressor shaft until the clearance is within ...