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:
Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) components - removal and
refitting
Electronic modules
1 Refer to Section 6.
DIS coil
2 Refer to Section 4.
Engine speed sensor
Removal
3 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
4 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug (see
illustratio ...
Oil pump - dismantling, inspection and reassembly
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 If oil pump wear is suspected, check the
cost and availability of new parts and the cost
of a new pump. Examine the pump as
described in this Section and then decide
whethe ...
Rear shock absorber - removal and refitting
Saloon and Hatchback models
1 With the weight of the vehicle resting on the
roadwheels, work under the vehicle to
unscrew and remove the shock absorber
lower mounting bolt and nut from the relevan ...
