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:
Maintenance - upholstery and carpets
Mats and carpets should be brushed or
vacuum cleaned regularly to keep them free of
grit. If they are badly stained remove them
from the vehicle for scrubbing or sponging and
make quite sure they ...
Battery terminal check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Caution: Before carrying out
any work on the vehicle battery,
read through the precautions
given in “Safety first!” at the
beginning of this manual.
1 The battery fitted as original equipment is
...
Front brake caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
Warning: Hydraulic fluid is
poisonous; wash off immediately
and thoroughly in the case of skin
contact, and seek immediate
medical advice if any fluid is swallowed or
gets into the eyes. Certain ...
