Routine maintenance and servicing
This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.
The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.
See also:
Exhaust manifold - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner and pull the hot air
pick-up pipe from the exhaust manifold hot air
shroud.
3 Remove the securing screws (1 screw on
DOHC ...
Exhaust manifold nut check - RS Turbo models (Every 6000 miles
or 6 months)
Check the tightness of the exhaust
manifold securing nuts using a torque wrench. ...
Ignition timing (OHC models) - adjustment
Note: During production the ignition timing is
accurately set using a microwave process,
and sealant is applied to the distributor clamp
bolt. Because the electronic components
require no maintena ...
