Automatic transmission selector mechanism check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Carry out a thorough road test, ensuring that all gearchanges occur smoothly without snatching, and without an increase in engine speed between changes. Check that all gear positions can be engaged with the appropriate movement of the selector lever, and with the vehicle at rest. Check the operation of the parking pawl when “P” is selected.
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Ignition system electronic modules - removal and refitting
Amplifier module - electronic
breakerless system
Removal
1 The amplifier module is located on the side
of the distributor (see illustration).
6.1 Electronic amplifier module locations
A Early ...
Steering tie-rod outer balljoint - renewal
1 If as the result of inspection the tie-rod
outer balljoints are found to be worn, remove
them as described in Section 20.
2 When the balljoint nuts are unscrewed, it is
sometimes found that the ...
Piston/connecting rod assemblies - removal and refitting
Note: A piston ring compressor tool will be
required for this operation.
Removal
1 Remove the cylinder head and the sump as
described in Sections 4 and 5 respectively. Do
not remove the oil pick- ...
