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:
Fuel and exhaust systems - fuel injection
General information and precautions
General information
2.0 litre SOHC models
The fuel injection system fitted to these
models is of the Bosch L-Jetronic type. The
system is under the overall con ...
Coolant pump/alternator drivebelt tensioner (DOHC models with power
steering) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the alternator drivebelt.
2 Loosen the alternator lower mounting
through-bolt, then remove the alternator
upper mounting bolt and swing the alternator
away from the engine.
3 Un ...
Load apportioning valve (anti-lock braking system) - removal
and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.
Removal
1 Raise the car on a hoist or drive the rear of
the car up on ram ...
