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.

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Opening rear quarter window - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the rear pillar interior trim panel. 2 Remove the two screws securing the window catch to the body (see illustration). 26.2 Opening the rear quarter window catch A Cap B Retai ...

Auxiliary drivebelt check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Refer to the Specifications at the beginning of this Chapter and check the tension of each drivebelt at the point stated. Check the full length of each drivebelt for cracks and deterioration. It ...

Crankcase emission control system components - removal and refitting
Carburettor and Central Fuel Injection (CFI) engines 1 On OHV and HCS engines renewal of the vented oil filler cap and crankcase ventilation hoses is simply a matter of removing them from their l ...