Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

See also:

Introduction
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and bi ...

Power steering gear - removal and refitting
Note: New power steering fluid hose O-rings will be required when refitting. Removal 1 The procedure is as described for manual steering gear with the following differences (see illustration). ...

Rear coil spring (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Models with rear drum brakes 1 Remove the relevant driveshaft. 2 Unscrew the brake pipe from the brake hose at the bracket on the vehicle underbody. Plug the ends of the pipe and hose to prevent ...