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.
See also:
Rear suspension front mounting (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) -
renewal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands placed
under the side members.
2 Unscrew and remove the three bolts
securing the relevant front guide plate to ...
Engine/transmission - removal and separation
Note: Suitable lifting tackle will be required for
this operation.
OHV engines
Removal
1 The engine is removed complete with the
transmission in a downward direction and then
withdrawn from unde ...
Choke control cable - removal, refitting and adjustment
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
2 For improved access, remove the air
cleaner unit (Section 2).
3 At the carburettor end of the cable, loosen
the cable clamp bolt, d ...
