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:
Tailgate wiper motor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery and remove the
wiper arm/blade assembly.
2 Remove the pivot shaft nut, spacer and
outer seals.
3 Open the tailgate and remove the trim panel
(refer to Chapter 11 ...
Air cleaner - removal and refitting
The procedure is similar to that described in
Part B of this Chapter for models with
mechanical fuel injection. ...
Engine valve clearance check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
SOHC engines
1 The valve clearances must be checked with
the engine cold. On carburettor models
remove the air cleaner.
2 Disconnect the HT leads from the spark
plugs and release them from the cl ...
