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:

OHV and HCS engines
The 1.1 litre and 1.3 litre OHV engines are of four-cylinder, in-line overhead valve type (hence OHV), mounted transversely together with the transmission, at the front of the car. The crankshaft ...

Fuel pump (2.0 litre SOHC) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 before proceeding. Removal 1 The fuel pump is located under the rear of the vehicle next to the fuel tank (see illustration). 8.1 Fuel pump loca ...

Rear wheel cylinder - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the warning at the beginning of Section 2 concerning the dangers of asbestos dust, and to the warning at the beginning of Section 3 concerning the dangers of h ...