Speedometer cable - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery and remove the
instrument panel as described in Section 9.
2 Disconnect the cable from the transmission and release it from its clips and grommet.
3 Withdraw the cable through the bulkhead.
Refitting
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal. The inner
and outer cables are supplied as a complete
assembly.
See also:
Contact breaker points adjustment - models with contact breaker
distributor (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Spring back the retaining clips or undo the
screws as appropriate and lift off the
distributor cap.
2 Withdraw the rotor arm from the distributor
shaft.
3 Using a screwdriver, gently prise the
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Driveshaft check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Carry out a thorough inspection of the
driveshafts and joints as follows.
2 Jack up the front of the car and support it
securely on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”).
3 Slowly rot ...
Front brake disc pad check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Place a mirror between the roadwheel and
the caliper and check the thickness of the
friction material of the disc pads (see
illustration). If the material has worn down to
the specified minimum ...
