Roadwheel check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Check the wheel rims for distortion, damage and excessive run-out. Also make sure that the balance weights are secure with no obvious signs that any are missing.
Check the torque of the wheel bolts.
See also:
Radiator - removal, inspection and refitting
All models except RS Turbo
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Drain the cooling system as described in
Chapter 1.
2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3 Release the retaining clips and disconnect
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Rear roadspring (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm by
placing a jack beneath the spring sea ...
Transmission fluid
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transaxle does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid lev ...
