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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Vehicle loading
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include oc ...

Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal
Note: A suitable puller will be required to remove the crankshaft pulley. A new crankshaft pulley bolt, and a new lower timing chain cover gasket, must be used on refitting. 1 The crankshaft front ...

General Repair Procedures
Whenever servicing, repair or overhaul work is carried out on the car or its components, it is necessary to observe the following procedures and instructions. This will assist in carrying out the ...