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:
Starter motor - testing in the car
Note: Refer to the precautions given in
“Safety first!” and in Section 1 of this Chapter
before proceeding.
1 If the starter motor fails to operate when the
ignition key is turned to the appropria ...
Accelerator pedal - removal and refitting
The procedure is the same as described in
Part A of this Chapter for carburettor models. ...
Engine/transmission - removal and separation
Note: Suitable lifting tackle will be required for
this operation.
Carburettor engines
Removal
1 The engine is removed complete with the
transmission in a downward direction and then
withdrawn f ...
