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 bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowl ...

Throttle valve control motor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner assembly. 3 Disconnect the wiring plugs from the motor and the throttle position sensor. 4 Remove the screws securing the ...

Rear brake shoes - renewal
Warning: Brake shoes must be renewed on both rear wheels at the same time - never renew the shoes on only one wheel, as uneven braking may result. Also, the dust created by wear of the shoes may ...