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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Front direction indicator side repeater lamp - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Models up to 1987
2 To improve access, turn the steering onto
full lock.
3 Remove the relevant wheel arch liner.
4 Working under the wheel arch, depress th ...
Camshaft - removal and refitting
Carburettor engines
Note: Thread locking compound will be
required to coat the camshaft sprocket bolt on
refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Refer to the relevant Part o ...
Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal
Note: A new gasket will be required for
refitting if the old seal housing is removed
during this procedure.
1 Remove the timing belt and the crankshaft
sprocket.
2 If an oil seal removal tool is ...
