Routine maintenance and servicing
This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.
The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.
See also:
Spark plug renewal (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
The procedure is as described for RS Turbo
models in Section 15. ...
Front disc pads - renewal
Warning: Renew both sets of
front brake pads at the same time
- never renew the pads on only
one wheel, as uneven braking
may result. Note that the dust created by
wear of the pads may contain as ...
Load apportioning valve (anti-lock braking system) - removal
and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.
Removal
1 Raise the car on a hoist or drive the rear of
the car up on ram ...
