Roadwheel check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Check the wheel rims for distortion, damage and excessive run-out. Also make sure that the balance weights are secure with no obvious signs that any are missing.
Check the torque of the wheel bolts.
See also:
Starter motor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Apply the handbrake, jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on axle stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Working underneath the ve ...
Modulator drivebelt (antilock braking system) - removal and
refitting
Note: Whenever an ABS modulator adjuster
bolt is slackened or removed, the bolt threads
should be lightly coated with grease to
prevent the possibility of bolt seizure. Take
care not to contaminat ...
Fuel level sender unit - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding. A new seal must
be used when refitting the
sender unit.
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models
All models except 2.0 litre DOHC
1 ...
