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.

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Fuel pump - testing
1 If the fuel pump is functioning, it should be possible to hear it “buzzing” by listening under the rear of the vehicle when the ignition is switched on. Unless the engine is started, the fuel pu ...

Speed sender unit - removal and refitting
The sender unit is similar to that used with the fuel computer described in Chapter 12. ...

Rear disc splash shield - removal and refitting
Note: A suitable puller will be required to remove the drive flange, and a new rear hub nut must be used on reassembly. Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1. Removal 1 Loosen the rear ...