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:
Air cleaner - removal and refitting
K-Jetronic system
Removal
1 Remove the air cleaner element as
described in Chapter 1.
2 Detach the fuel filter from the side of the
cleaner casing (leave the fuel lines attached to
the filter) a ...
Crankshaft and bearings - examination and renovation
1 Examine the bearing surfaces of the
crankshaft for scratches or scoring and, using
a micrometer, check each journal and
crankpin for ovality. Where this is found to be
in excess of 0.0254 mm (0. ...
Specifications
Front suspension
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independent by MacPherson struts with coil springs
and
integral tele ...
