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:
Camshaft - removal and refitting
Carburettor engines
Note: Thread locking compound will be
required to coat the camshaft sprocket bolt on
refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Refer to the relevant Part o ...
Turbocharger- removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and new tabwashers must
be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Disconnect the turbocharger inlet and
outlet air hoses and the hoses from the was ...
Front brake caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
Warning: Hydraulic fluid is
poisonous; wash off immediately
and thoroughly in the case of skin
contact, and seek immediate
medical advice if any fluid is swallowed or
gets into the eyes. Certain ...
