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:

Braking system
General information and precautions General information The braking system is of the dual circuit hydraulic type. The front and rear circuits are operated independently from a tandem master cylin ...

Heater unit - overhaul
1 With the heater unit removed from the vehicle, remove the two securing screws and withdraw the heater matrix from the casing (see illustrations). 19.1a Remove the securing screws . . . 19.1 ...

Alternator brushes and regulator - renewal
Bosch alternator 1 With the alternator removed from the engine, clean the external surfaces free from dirt. 2 Extract the brush box/regulator screws from the rear cover and withdraw the brush bo ...