Exhaust system check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
With the vehicle raised on a hoist or supported on axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”), check the exhaust system for signs of leaks, corrosion or damage and check the rubber mountings for condition and security (see illustration). Where damage or corrosion are evident, renew the system complete or in sections, as applicable, using the information given in Chapter 4, Part E.
22.1 Exhaust silencer mounting
See also:
Power steering gear - removal and refitting
Note: New power steering fluid hose O-rings
will be required when refitting.
Removal
1 The procedure is as described for manual
steering gear with the following differences
(see illustration).
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Rear brake backplate (drum brakes) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models
1 Remove the rear brake shoes.
2 Disconnect the handbrake cable from the
backplate by extracting the U-clip.
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Weber 2V carburettor - adjustment
Idle speed and mixture
adjustment
1 Refer to Chapter 1.
Fast idle speed (XR3 models)
2 Remove the air cleaner as described in
Section 2.
3 Have the engine at normal operating
temperature, with ...
