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:
Opening rear quarter window - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the rear pillar interior trim panel.
2 Remove the two screws securing the
window catch to the body (see illustration).
26.2 Opening the rear quarter window catch
A Cap
B Retai ...
Idle speed control valve - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used when
refitting the valve.
2.0 litre SOHC models
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Disconnect the idle speed control valve
wiring plug by releasing the reta ...
Suspension and steering check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Front suspension and steering
check
1 Raise the front of the vehicle, and securely
support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”).
2 Visually inspect the balljoint dust covers
and ...
