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:
Bumper components - removal and refitting
Bumper overriders
Removal
1 On pre-1986 models the overrider is held to
the bumper by a clamp screw. Find this screw
on the underside of the bumper and release it
- the overrider can then be with ...
Suspension and steering check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Front suspension and steering
check
1 Raise the front of the vehicle, and securely
support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”).
2 Visually inspect the balljoint dust covers
and ...
Ignition system electronic modules - removal and refitting
Amplifier module - electronic
breakerless system
Removal
1 The amplifier module is located on the side
of the distributor (see illustration).
6.1 Electronic amplifier module locations
A Early ...
