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:
Sump - removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and sealing strips will be
required for refitting, and sealing compound
will be required to coat the gasket faces.
Removal
1 If the engine is in the vehicle, proceed as
follows, ...
Fluid leak check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Visually inspect the engine joint faces,
gaskets and seals for any signs of water or oil
leaks. Pay particular attention to the areas
around the rocker cover, cylinder head, oil
filter and sump ...
Throttle housing - removal and refitting
Note: During manufacture the throttle plate is
adjusted so that it is fractionally open, to avoid
the possibility of it jamming shut, and it must
not be repositioned. Idle speed adjustment is
prov ...
