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:
Fluid reservoir (ABS) - removal and refitting
Note: New seals must be used between the
reservoir and the hydraulic unit on reassembly.
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Depress ...
Horn - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The horn(s) are located in the left-hand front
corner of the engine compartment. Before
removing, disconnect the battery.
2 Disconnect the lead from the horn.
3 Unscrew the single bolt ...
General description
The independent front suspension is of the
MacPherson strut type, incorporating coil
springs and integral telescopic shock
absorbers. Lateral location of each strut
assembly is by a forged or pres ...
