The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the assumption that you, not the dealer, will be carrying out the work. These are the minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the manufacturer for vehicles driven daily. If you wish to keep your vehicle in peak condition at all times, you may wish to perform some of these procedures more often. We encourage frequent maintenance, because it enhances the efficiency, performance and resale value of your vehicle.

If the vehicle is driven in dusty areas, used to tow a trailer, or driven frequently at slow speeds (idling in traffic) or on short journeys, more frequent maintenance intervals are recommended.

When the vehicle is new, it should be serviced by a factoryauthorised dealer service department, in order to preserve the factory warranty.

Maintenance - Component location

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Hydraulic pipes and hoses - renewal
Note: Before starting work, refer to the warning at the beginning of Section 3 concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid. 1 Always disconnect a flexible hose by prising out the spring anchor clip ...

Brake disc - examination, removal and refitting
Note: From 1987, thicker brake discs were fitted. If the later discs are fitted to earlier models, longer wheel studs must be fitted to accommodate the increased thickness. Consult a dealer for fu ...

Ford VV carburettor - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. A new gasket must be used on refitting. Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner (Section 2). ...