Seat belt check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Periodically check the belts for fraying or other damage. If evident, renew the belt.
2 If the belts become dirty, wipe them with a damp cloth using a little detergent only.
3 Check the tightness of the anchor bolts and if they are ever disconnected, make quite sure that the original sequence of fitting of washers, bushes and anchor plates is retained.
See also:
Rear hub bearings - adjustment
Note: A new hub nut split-pin must be used
on refitting.
1 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on
stands. Release the handbrake.
2 This adjustment will normally only be
required if, when th ...
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 ...
Battery - testing and charging
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
Standard and low maintenance
battery - testing
1 If the car covers a small annual mileage it is
worthwhile checking the s ...
