Rear brake shoe lining check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Due to the fact that the rear brake drums are combined with the hubs, which makes removal of the drums more complicated than is the case with detachable drums, inspection of the shoe linings can be carried out at the specified intervals by prising out the small inspection plug from the brake backplate and observing the linings through the hole using a mirror (see illustrations).
17.1a Brake shoe viewing hole location (arrowed) in backplate
17.1b Checking rear brake lining wear with a mirror
2 A minimum thickness of friction material must always be observed on the shoes. If it is worn down to this level, renew the shoes.
3 Do not attempt to re-line shoes yourself but always obtain factory re-lined shoes.
4 Renew the shoes in an axle set (four shoes), even if only one is worn to the minimum.
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Steering and suspension security check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12
months)
1 Check the shock absorbers by bouncing
the vehicle up and down at each corner in
turn. When released, it should come to rest
within one complete oscillation. Continued
movement, or squeaking and ...
Carburettor fuel system
The fuel system on all models with carburettor induction is
composed of a centrally mounted fuel tank, a fuel pump, a carburettor and an air
cleaner.
The fuel tank is mounted under the floor pan ...
Electric window components - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Switches
2 Prise the switch from its location using a
thin-bladed screwdriver, and disconnect the
wiring plug (see illustration).
49.2 Disconnecting the ...
