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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Steering column adjuster - dismantling and reassembly
Note: A new adjuster locknut and washer
must be used on reassembly.
Dismantling
1 To dismantle the adjuster assembly,
proceed as follows.
2 Remove the locknut and washer securing
the adjuster th ...
Bodywork and fittings
The body is of welded steel construction available in 3 or
5-door Hatchback, 3 or 5- door Estate, soft-top Cabriolet, or Van
configurations.
The body is of monocoque construction and is of energy ...
Intercooler - removal and refitting
1985 models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner as described in
Section 2.
3 Remove the intercooler upper and lower air
hoses (see illustration).
22.3 Int ...
