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:
Engine/manual gearbox assembly - removal and separation
Note: A suitable hoist and lifting tackle will be
required for this operation.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Removal
1 Proceed as described in Section 8,
paragraphs 1 to 15 inclusive.
2 Working inside th ...
Reference
General dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Overall length:
Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 4467.0 mm (176.0 in)
Hatchback: ...
Rear roadspring (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm by
placing a jack beneath the spring sea ...
