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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Air cleaner element renewal (Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or 2 years)
Carburettor models
1 Remove the screws from the top of the air
cleaner cover (see illustration).
38.1 Remove the air cleaner cover screws . . .
2 Where applicable release the spring clips
aroun ...
Camshaft and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: A new camshaft oil seal and new rocker
arm securing nuts should be used when
refitting.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Removal
1 Remove the cylinder head.
2 Unscrew the securing bolts and remove the ...
Throttle housing - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Depressurise the fuel system as described
in Section 6.
3 Remove the air inlet pipe (see illustrati ...
