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.
See also:
Crankshaft and main bearings - removal and refitting
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Removal
1 With the engine removed from the vehicle,
remove the timing belt, crankshaft sprocket
and thrustwasher.
2 Remove the pistons and connecting rods. If
no work is to ...
Radiator - removal, inspection and refitting
All models except RS Turbo
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Drain the cooling system as described in
Chapter 1.
2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3 Release the retaining clips and disconnect
...
Rear wheel cylinder - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 2
concerning the dangers of asbestos dust, and
to the warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of h ...
