Automatic transmission selector mechanism check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Carry out a thorough road test, ensuring that all gearchanges occur smoothly without snatching, and without an increase in engine speed between changes. Check that all gear positions can be engaged with the appropriate movement of the selector lever, and with the vehicle at rest. Check the operation of the parking pawl when “P” is selected.
See also:
Piston/connecting rod assemblies - removal and refitting
Note: A piston ring compressor tool will be
required for this operation.
Removal
1 Remove the cylinder head and the sump as
described in Sections 4 and 5 respectively. Do
not remove the oil pick- ...
Front disc pads - renewal
Warning: Renew both sets of
front brake pads at the same time
- never renew the pads on only
one wheel, as uneven braking
may result. Note that the dust created by
wear of the pads may contain as ...
Rear stub axle carrier Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise and support the rear of the car on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Remove the rear hub as described in
Section 9.
3 Remove the rear brake shoe ...
