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:
Maintenance - bodywork, underside and fittings
The general condition of a vehicle’s
bodywork is the one thing that significantly
affects its value. Maintenance is easy but
needs to be regular. Neglect, particularly after
minor damage, can lead ...
Oil seals - renewal
Camshaft oil seal
Note: Thread locking compound will be
required to coat the camshaft sprocket bolt on
refitting.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Release the timing belt from the camsha ...
Radio/cassette player - removal and refitting
Standard fixing
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Pull off the two control knob assemblies.
3 Release the trim panel by unscrewing the
two securing nuts from the control spindles.
Remove ...
