Hinge and lock check and lubrication (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Work around the vehicle, and lubricate the bonnet, door and tailgate hinges with a light machine oil such as Duckhams Home Oil.
2 Lightly lubricate the bonnet release mechanism and exposed sections of inner cable with a smear of grease.
3 Check the security and operation of all hinges, latches and locks, adjusting them where required. Where applicable, check the operation of the central locking system.
4 Check the condition and operation of the tailgate struts, renewing them if either is leaking or is no longer able to support the tailgate securely when raised.
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CVH engines
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engines are of four cylinder in-line overhead camshaft type, mounted
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Horn switch assembly - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Switch
Models up to 1987
2 Pull the trim insert from the centre of the
steering wheel, and disconnect the lead from
the horn push.
3 Disconnect the two le ...
Steering column - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2 Turn the ignition key and rotate the steering
wheel to bring the front roadwheels to the
straight-ahead position.
3 Working within the engine ...
