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.

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Fuel pump (2.0 litre SOHC) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 before proceeding. Removal 1 The fuel pump is located under the rear of the vehicle next to the fuel tank (see illustration). 8.1 Fuel pump loca ...

Fuel-injection control module - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The fuel-injection control module is only used on KE-Jetronic systems and is located in the engine compartment behind the heater plenum chamber and fan motor. 2 Disconnect the battery n ...

Rear disc splash shield - removal and refitting
Note: A suitable puller will be required to remove the drive flange, and a new rear hub nut must be used on reassembly. Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1. Removal 1 Loosen the rear ...