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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Engine/automatic transmission assembly - removal and separation
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before proceeding. A suitable hoist and lifting tackle will be required for this operation. Any suspected faults in the automatic transmission should be ref ...

Throttle cable - adjustment, removal and refitting
The procedure is similar to that described in Part A of this Chapter for carburettor engines. ...

Steering column lock - removal and refitting
Note: For ignition switch removal see Chapter 5. A new shear-bolt will be required on refitting. Removal 1 To remove the ignition switch/column lock, the shear-head bolt must be drilled out. 2 A ...