This 1969 Ford Galaxie Shop Manual has over 1,400 pages of step-by-step repair instructions, measurements, torque settings and wiring information, it's been written for DIY mechanics and professional technicians
Whether you’re replacing brake pads, rebuilding an engine, adjusting a carburetor, fixing a power window or repairing a convertible top, you’ll find the procedure and the specifications you need.
Models covered
- Ford Galaxie 500
- Ford XL
- Ford LTD
- Ford Custom
- Ford Custom 500
- Ford Ranch Wagon
- Ford Country Sedan
- Ford Country Squire
Engines
- 240 six cylinder
- 302 V8
- 390 V8
- 428 V8
- 429 V8
Transmissions
- 3-speed manual
- Automatic
What’s included
Engine (six cylinder and V8)
- 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
- Exhaust emission control
- 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 (1-barrel, 2-barrel and 4-barrel)
- 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 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
- Manual steering gear overhaul
- 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
- Instrument panel, gauges and clusters
- Turn signals, emergency flasher and horns
- Windshield wipers and washers
- Wiring diagrams, fuses and circuit protection
Heating and ventilation
- Heater core, hoses and blower motor
- Control cables and vacuum actuators
- Defroster nozzles and vents
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
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
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