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:
Facia panels - removal and refitting
Models up to 1992
1 Note the locations of the facia panel
securing screws (see illustration).
43.1 Facia panel securing screw locations (arrowed)
A Upper facia panel
B Passenger side lower faci ...
Service recommendations
To help you service your vehicle:
We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking
routine service ...
Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Slacken the alternator mounting and
adjuster bolts and after pushing the alternator
in towards the engine, slip off the drivebelt.
3 Unscrew and remove th ...
