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:
Braking system
The braking system is of the dual circuit hydraulic type with
disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. A diagonally split dual
circuit hydraulic system is employed in which each circu ...
Facia - removal and refitting
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the under-dash cover panels.
3 Refer to Chapter 10 and remove the
steering column assembly.
4 Refer to Chapter 12 and rem ...
Brake fluid pipes and hoses - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 To remove a flexible hose, always free it
from any mounting bracket(s) first by prising
out the U-shaped retaining clip, and then
using ...
