Final drive oil level check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Check the final drive oil level as follows.
2 Position the vehicle over a pit, or raise it at front and rear on ramps or axle stands. The vehicle must be level.
3 Wipe clean around the final drive filler/level plug (see illustrations)
27.3a Final drive unit filler plug location (arrowed) - Saloon, Hatchback and
Estate models
27.3b Rear axle filler plug location - P100 models
and unscrew the
plug. Using a piece of bent wire as a dipstick,
check that the oil is no more than 10 mm (0.4
in) below the plug hole.
4 If topping-up is necessary, use clean gear oil of the specified type. Do not overfill.
Frequent need for topping-up can only be due to leaks, which should be rectified.
5 When the level is correct, refit the filler/level plug and tighten it to the specified torque loading.
6 There is no requirement for periodic oil changing, and no drain plug is provided.
Automatic transmission selector linkage lubrication (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Lubricate the transmission selector and kickdown linkages with engine oil or aerosol lubricant.
See also:
Load apportioning valve (anti-lock braking system) - removal
and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.
Removal
1 Raise the car on a hoist or drive the rear of
the car up on ram ...
Bodywork and fittings
General information
The model range includes 4-door Saloon, 3
and 5-door Hatchback, 5-door Estate, and 2-
door Pick-up body styles.
Each body is of all-steel welded energyabsorbing
monocoque cons ...
Seat belt check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Periodically check the belts for fraying or
other damage. If evident, renew the belt.
2 If the belts become dirty, wipe them with a
damp cloth using a little detergent only.
3 Check the tightnes ...
