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:
Oil pump - dismantling, inspection and reassembly
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 If oil pump wear is suspected, check the
cost and availability of new parts and the cost
of a new pump. Examine the pump as
described in this Section and then decide
whethe ...
Engine - refitting (automatic transmission in vehicle)
1 Reverse the procedure described in Section
10, noting the following points:
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels.
3 As the torque converter is onl ...
Door window glass and regulator - removal and refitting
Front door window glass - models
with manual windows
Saloon, Estate and Van models
Removal
1 Remove the door trim panel, as described
in Section 11.
2 Carefully peel back the waterproof sheet
f ...
