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:
Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) components - removal and
refitting
Electronic modules
1 Refer to Section 6.
DIS coil
2 Refer to Section 4.
Engine speed sensor
Removal
3 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
4 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug (see
illustratio ...
Rear stub axle carrier Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise and support the rear of the car on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Remove the rear hub as described in
Section 9.
3 Remove the rear brake shoe ...
Cylinder head - dismantling and reassembly
Note: A valve spring compressor will be
required during this procedure. New valve
stem oil seals should be used on reassembly.
Dismantling
1 With the cylinder head removed, remove
the camshaft.
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