Hinge and lock check and lubrication (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Work around the vehicle, and lubricate the bonnet, door and tailgate hinges with a light machine oil such as Duckhams Home Oil.
2 Lightly lubricate the bonnet release mechanism and exposed sections of inner cable with a smear of grease.
3 Check the security and operation of all hinges, latches and locks, adjusting them where required. Where applicable, check the operation of the central locking system.
4 Check the condition and operation of the tailgate struts, renewing them if either is leaking or is no longer able to support the tailgate securely when raised.
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Engine - refitting (automatic transmission in vehicle)
1 Reverse the procedure in paragraphs 1 to
10 of Section 6, noting the following points.
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels. If
necessary, a cable ...
Diagram 4a: 1984-86 KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Diagram 4a: 1984-86 KE-Jetronic fuel injection For starting and charging
circuits see Diagram 1 ...
Pistons and connecting rods - examination and renovation
1 Examine the pistons for ovality, scoring,
and scratches. Check the connecting rods for
wear and damage. The connecting rods carry
a letter indicating their weight class; all the
rods fitted must ...
