Ford Probe Repair and Service Manual 1989-1992

EXHAUST MANIFOLDS | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: Allow the engine to cool completely before following this procedure.

REMOVAL (Refer to illustrations 7.4, 7.5, 7.7 and 7.8)

1. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Disconnect the exhaust pipe(s) from the manifold(s) being removed. Note: To ease removal of the manifold-to-pipe nuts, apply penetrating oil to the threads and allow it to soak in about 10 minutes.



2. Remove the spark plugs from the side(s) being removed (see Chapter 1).


FRONT MANIFOLD


3. Unbolt the oil dipstick tube and bracket.



4. Remove the heat shield retaining nuts (see illustration). Penetrating oil will make the nuts easier to remove.



5. Unbolt and remove the exhaust manifold from the vehicle (see illustration).


REAR MANIFOLD


6. Disconnect the EGR tube from the manifold (see Chapter 6). Be sure to use a back-up wrench on the lower fitting adapter.



7. Remove the heat shield retaining nuts (see illustration).



8. Unbolt and remove the exhaust manifold from the vehicle (see illustration).

PILOT BEARING | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(Refer to illustrations 5.4 and 5.9)

1. Remove the transaxle (see Chapter).



2. Remove the clutch components (see Section 3).



3. Inspect the pilot bearing for wear or scoring. As with the clutch components, the pilot bearing is normally routinely replaced, even if it appears to be in good condition.



4. The pilot hearing can be removed with a puller (T58L-101-B or equivalent) (see illustration), but an alternative method also works very well.



5. Find a solid steel bar which is slightly smaller in diameter than the hole in the bearing. Alternatives to a solid bar are a wood dowel or a socket with a bolt fixed in place to make it solid.



6. Check the bar for fit - it should just slip into the bearing with very little clearance.

• Introduction: Vehicle identification numbers; Buying parts; Maintenance techniques, and more.
• Tune-up and routine maintenance
• Engine and overhaul procedures
• Cooling, heating and air-conditioning systems
• Fuel and exhaust systems
• Engine electrical systems
• Emissions control systems
• Transmission
• Brakes
• Suspension and steering systems
• Body
• Chassis electrical system
• Wiring diagrams