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:
Camshaft and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: A new camshaft oil seal should be used
when refitting the camshaft.
Removal
1 Remove the cylinder head.
2 Hold the camshaft stationary using a
suitable spanner on the cast boss behind the
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Fuel injectors and injector delivery pipes - removal and
refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding. It is important to
note that each injection supply pipe
connection in the distributor head has a screw
adjacent to it. The ...
Rear roadspring (Van models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 To remove the single leaf type rear
roadspring from the Van, raise the rear of the
vehicle and support it securely under the body
members (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Support th ...
