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:
Centre console - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the gear lever knob.
2 Pull the rubber gaiter up the lever and
remove it.
3 Undo the four screws and remove the
console (see illustrations).
30.3a Centre console lower retaini ...
Carburettors (all types) - dismantling and reassembly
1 A complete strip-down of a carburettor is
unlikely to cure a fault which is not
immediately obvious without introducing new
problems. If persistent carburation problems
are encountered, it is re ...
Engine/transmission - removal and separation
Note: Suitable lifting tackle will be required for
this operation.
OHV engines
Removal
1 The engine is removed complete with the
transmission in a downward direction and then
withdrawn from unde ...
