Front brake disc pad check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Place a mirror between the roadwheel and the caliper and check the thickness of the friction material of the disc pads (see illustration). If the material has worn down to the specified minimum or less, the pads must be renewed as an axle set (four pads).
16.1 Checking the front disc pad wear using a mirror
2 For a comprehensive check, the brake pads should be removed and cleaned. This will permit the operation of the caliper to be checked, and the condition of the brake disc itself to be examined on both sides. Refer to Chapter 9 for further information.
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Steering gear - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal
Note: New tie-rod balljoint split-pins must be
used on refitting.
1 Set the front roadwheels in the straightahead
position.
2 Raise the front of the vehicle and fit stands
(see “Jacking ...
Exhaust manifold - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner and pull the hot air
pick-up pipe from the exhaust manifold hot air
shroud.
3 Remove the securing screws (1 screw on
DOHC ...
Fuel pressure regulator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the CFI unit as described in Section 8.
2 Remove the four screws securing the
regulator housing to the CFI unit, then carefully
lift off the housing and recover the ball, cup,
la ...
