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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General information and precautions
General information The system is best described by dividing it into four separate sub-systems: air, fuel, engine management (EEC IV system), and ignition. Air system The air system consists of ...

Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine in vehicle)
Note: Refer to the warning at the beginning of Section 5 and the note at the beginning of the following Section before proceeding. The cylinder head must not be removed when the engine is warm. R ...

Thermostat - removal, testing and refitting
OHV engines Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting. Removal 1 Drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1. 2 Slacken the clips and disconnect the hoses at the thermostat housing (se ...