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:

Vacuum servo (conventional braking system) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1. Removal 1 To remove the servo, first remove the master cylinder. 2 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the servo (see illustration). 14.2 Servo vac ...

Service recommendations
To help you service your vehicle: We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking routine service ...

Handbrake - adjustment
1 Adjustment of the handbrake is normally automatic by means of the self-adjusting mechanism working on the rear brake shoes. 2 However, due to cable stretch, occasional inspection of the handbrak ...