Mercury Cougar, XR-7 Hardtop & Convertible 1969 Shop Manual | PDF Download

Looking after a 1969 Mercury Cougar takes the right information, and this shop manual has plenty of it. Over 1,400 pages of step-by-step procedures, measurements and torque settings that suit DIY owners and professional technicians alike. Convertible top repairs, hidden headlight service, Cobra Jet engine rebuilds, 4-speed gearbox work and sun roof adjustments are covered, alongside all the usual brake, steering and tune-up jobs. Models covered Mercury Cougar Hardtop Mercury Cougar Convertible Mercury Cougar XR-7 2-Door Hardtop Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible Engines 351 V8 390 V8 428 V8 (including the Cobra Jet and Ram Air) Transmissions 3-speed manual 4-speed manual Automatic What’s included Engine Engine removal and installation Cylinder head removal, overhaul and installation Valves, valve springs, push rods and hydraulic lifters Valve clearance adjustment Camshaft removal and installation Timing chain and front cover, front oil seal replacement Crankshaft, main bearings and connecting rod bearings Pistons, piston pins and rings Cylinder block cleaning and inspection Oil pump, oil pan and oil filter Intake and exhaust manifolds Engine mounts Flywheel and clutch pilot bushing Compression test, vacuum test, camshaft end play Crankcase ventilation system Thermactor emission control system tests (428) Engine specifications and torque figures Ignition and tune-up Points and condenser replacement and adjustment Distributor, cap, rotor and coil testing and overhaul Ignition timing and timing mark locations Spark plugs and spark plug wires Fuel system Carburetor overhaul and adjustment (2-barrel and 4-barrel, including Holley and Autolite) Fuel pump testing Fuel tank and fuel lines Air cleaner service Accelerator pump and throttle linkage Cooling and exhaust Radiator and radiator hoses Thermostat testing and replacement Fan, fan belt and fan drive Cooling system pressure test and cleaning Exhaust pipes, mufflers and mounting brackets Clutch, manual and automatic transmissions Clutch adjustment, removal and installation 3-speed and 4-speed manual transmission overhaul Gear shift linkage adjustment Automatic transmission overhaul, fluid checks, drain and refill Band and linkage adjustments Engine idle speed check Fluid leak diagnosis Driveshaft and rear axle Driveshaft balance and angle checks Universal joint overhaul Rear axle removal, overhaul and installation Pinion bearing preload and ring gear backlash Gear tooth contact patterns Differential and axle shaft service Limited-slip differential testing Rear axle ratio codes Brakes Disc brake service Drum brake service Brake adjustment Master cylinder and wheel cylinder overhaul Power brake booster Hydraulic system bleeding Brake pedal height and travel checks Parking brake adjustment Suspension, steering and wheels Front end inspection and lubrication Caster, camber and toe-in adjustment Ball joints and front springs Shock absorber checks Power steering pump and steering gear service Steering columns and linkage Steering wheel spoke position adjustment Wheel balancing, tire service and wheel bearings Electrical Starter motor testing and overhaul Alternator and regulator testing Battery service Headlight system and alignment Hidden headlight covers: motor, reservoir, vacuum tests and adjustment Instrument panel, gauges and clusters Turn signals, emergency flasher and horns Windshield wipers and washers Wiring diagrams, fuses and circuit protection Heating, ventilation and comfort Heater core, hoses and blower motor Control cables and vacuum actuators Defroster nozzles and vents Speed control: adjustment, testing and repair Radio and stereo tape player service Body and interior Door removal, trim panels and window regulators Door lock and handle service Side window mechanisms Windshield and back window replacement Grille, bumpers and exterior mouldings Seats, interior trim and headlining Roof outside cover Sliding sun roof: alignment, drive motor, cables and drain tubes Convertible top Top adjustments Fabric top and back window replacement Hold-down clamps and weatherstripping Lift cylinders and hydraulic system bleeding Servicing and identification Lubrication chart and service intervals Maintenance schedule Pre-delivery checks Body, paint, trim, engine, transmission and rear axle codes Specifications, torque figures and special service tools Please Note: This manual covers all 1969 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln range of passenger cars. File Format: PDF Language: English Print: Print the complete manual or only the pages you require. Navigation: Bookmarked for easy navigation. Recommended PDF Reader: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Sample Pages: Product images include sample pages taken from the manual to help demonstrate the type of information included. Images are used for promotional purposes only. Copyright © Car Manuals Direct