Major body damage - repair
Where serious damage has occurred or large areas need renewal due to neglect, it means that completely new sections or panels will need welding in, and this is best left to professionals. If the damage is due to impact, it will also be necessary to completely check the alignment of the bodyshell structure. Due to the principle of construction, the strength and shape of the whole car can be affected by damage to one part. In such instances the service of a dealer with specialist checking jigs are essential. If a body is left misaligned, it is first of all dangerous, as the car will not handle properly, and secondly uneven stresses will be imposed on the steering, engine and transmission, causing abnormal wear or complete failure. Tyre wear may also be excessive.
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Engine/manual gearbox assembly - removal and separation
Note: Refer to the warning at the beginning of
Section 5 before proceeding. A suitable hoist
and lifting tackle will be required for this
operation.
Removal
1 Proceed as described in paragraphs 1 ...
Front wheel alignment - checking and adjusting
1 Front wheel alignment is defined by
camber, castor steering axis inclination and
toe setting. The first three factors are
determined in production; only toe can be
adjusted in service. Incorrect ...
Manual gearbox oil level check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Place the vehicle over a pit, or raise and
support it at front and rear. The vehicle must
be level for an accurate check.
2 If the gearbox is hot after a run, allow it to
cool for a few minutes. ...