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 - reconnection and refitting
1 Reverse the removal procedure described in Section 12, noting the following points. 2 Check that the engine adapter plate is correctly positioned on its locating dowels. 3 As the torque converte ...

Heater controls - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the securing screws and unclip the lower and upper steering column shrouds. 3 Remove the four securing screws and withdraw the instrument ...

Oil pump - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting. Removal 1 The oil pump is externally mounted on the rear facing side of the crankcase. 2 Using a strap wrench or similar, unscrew and remove the oil ...