Throttle cable - adjustment, removal and refitting
Adjustment The procedure is the same as described in Part A of this Chapter for carburettor engines, except that the cable adjuster is situated in a bracket alongside the throttle housing.
Removal and refitting
The procedure is the same as described in
Part A of this Chapter for carburettor engines,
except that it is not necessary to remove the
air cleaner, and the location of the mounting
bracket is alongside the throttle housing.
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Suspension and steering
The independent front suspension is of the MacPherson strut
type, incorporating coil springs and integral telescopic shock absorbers.
Lateral location of each strut assembly is by a forged or pres ...
Engine valve clearance check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
SOHC engines
1 The valve clearances must be checked with
the engine cold. On carburettor models
remove the air cleaner.
2 Disconnect the HT leads from the spark
plugs and release them from the cl ...
Alternator drivebelt check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 A conventional vee drivebelt is used to
drive both the alternators and water pump
pulleys on OHV and HCS engines, and the
alternator pulley only on CVH engines, power
being transmitted via a pul ...
