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:
Front disc pads - renewal
Warning: Renew both sets of
front brake pads at the same time
- never renew the pads on only
one wheel, as uneven braking
may result. Note that the dust created by
wear of the pads may contain as ...
Engine/automatic transmission assembly - removal and separation
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before
proceeding. A suitable hoist and lifting tackle
will be required for this operation. Any
suspected faults in the automatic transmission
should be ref ...
Auxiliary warning system components - removal and refitting
General
1 This system monitors the fluid levels and
front brake pads for excessive wear. In the
event of a fluid level dropping below the
specified level, or the brake pads wearing
down to the mi ...
