Brake components check (Every 36 000 miles or 3 years)
1 Inspect the thickness of the friction linings on the disc pads and brake shoes (as described earlier in this Chapter) at the intervals specified.
2 The rigid and flexible hydraulic pipes and hoses should be inspected for leaks or damage regularly. Although the rigid lines are plastic-coated in order to preserve them against corrosion, check for damage which may have occurred through flying stones, careless jacking or the traversing of rough ground.
3 Bend the hydraulic flexible hoses sharply with the fingers and examine the surface of the hose for signs of cracking or perishing of the rubber. Renew if evident.
4 Renew the brake fluid at the specified intervals and examine all rubber components (including master cylinder and piston seals) with a critical eye, renewing where necessary.
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Coolant pump/alternator drivebelt tensioner (DOHC models with power
steering) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the alternator drivebelt.
2 Loosen the alternator lower mounting
through-bolt, then remove the alternator
upper mounting bolt and swing the alternator
away from the engine.
3 Un ...
Carbon canister-purge solenoid (models with catalytic converter) - removal
and refitting
2.0 litre DOHC models
1 The purge solenoid is located next to the
carbon canister, on the right-hand side of the
engine compartment.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Disconnect the solen ...
Auxiliary drivebelt check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Refer to the Specifications at the beginning
of this Chapter and check the tension of each
drivebelt at the point stated. Check the full
length of each drivebelt for cracks and
deterioration. It ...
