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:
Brake disc - examination, removal and refitting
Note: From 1987, thicker brake discs were
fitted. If the later discs are fitted to earlier
models, longer wheel studs must be fitted to
accommodate the increased thickness.
Consult a dealer for fu ...
Engine - reassembly
Note: Ensure that all necessary new oil seals
and gaskets have been obtained before
starting the reassembly procedure.
OHV engines
1 With everything clean, commence
reassembly by oiling the bores ...
Cooling, heating and ventilation systems
The cooling system is of the pressurised pump-assisted thermo-syphon
type. The system consists of the radiator, water pump, thermostat, electric
cooling fan, expansion tank and associated hoses. ...
