Engine
Change the engine
oil.
Fit
a new
oil
filter.
Engine cooling system
Fit
a new thermostat.
Fit
a new heater tap feed
hose. Check the condition of al I coolant hoses and
fit
new hoses
if
necessary.
Exhaust manifolds
Check the torque tightness
of
the extiaust manifold
bolts.
Exhaust system
Check
grass-fire
heatshields for damage.
Rectify
or
renew
shields
to ensure that a minimum clearance
of
5
mm.
(0.20
in.)
is
maintained between the
heatshields
and exhaust pipes.
Fuel
evaporation emission control system
Fit
a new
air
filter
element to the evaporation
loss
control
canister.
Check the purge
flow
rate; fit a
new purge
line
filter
if
necessary. Check the
condition
of
the pipes and connections;
rectify
if
necessary.
Ignition system
Fit
new sparking plugs ensuring that the gaps are
correct
I y
set.
Lubricate
the
distributor
spindle (shaft bearings)
and automatic advance mechanism
with
engine
oil.
Check the
ignition
timing and reset
if
necessary.
Battery
Check the level
of
the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top~p
with
distil
led water.
Belt
tension
Check the tension
of
al I
driving
belts;
reset
if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect the footbrake and parking brake pad
linings;
fit
new
linings
if
necessary.
When
changing the
footbrake pads examine the condition
of
the dust
excl uders
on
the
ca
Ii
pers; renew
if
necessary.
Manually
adjust
the parking brake pads.
Inspect al 1 brake pipes and connect ions; the
Distributor/Retailer
should report any defects to the
Owner.
Final
drive unit
Change the
oil.
Fluid
levels
Check
all_
fluid
levels
and correct
if
necessary.
Front suspension
Inspect
the front suspension
ball
joint
rubber
covers;
if
the covers are found
to
be damaged
fit
new
joints
and covers.
Hydraulic systems
Completely drain the
fluid
from the
hydraulic
circuits.
Thoroughly clean the brake
fluid
reservoirs and
sight
glasses, ensuring that no
foreign matters enters the systems.
Fi
11
the
hydraulic
systems
with
new approved
fluid.
Bleed
the brakes and height control systems.
E12 - 4
Propeller shaft
Lubricate
the grease
nipple
fitted
to the universal
joint
at
either
end
of
the
propeller
shaft.
Rear wheel drive-shafts
Lubricate
the rear wheel drive-shaft outer
universal couplings
with
approved grease.
Steering ball joints
Lubricate
the four grease nipples.
Inspect the rubber covers
on
the
ball
joints,
if
the covers are found to
be
damaged, the
joints
should
be
dismantled and new parts
fitted
if
necessary.
Steering rack and pinion assembly
Check the
clips
fitted
to the convoluted neoprene
seals
for tightness.
Inspect the convoluted neoprene
seals
for
damage,
fit
new
seals
if
necessary.
Torque converter transmission
Change the transmission
fluid.
Fit
a new intake
strainer.
Preventive
Maintenance
Control linkages
Apply a few drops
of
engine oi I
to
the accelerator
Ii
nkage and to the gear range
selector
controls
adjacent to the transmission casing.
Electrical
system
Check al I
interior
I amps,
exterior
I amps,
instruments, warning lamps and devices
for correct
operation:
rectify
if
necessary. ·
Fuel
filter
Clean the
filter
bowl.
Fit
a new
filter
element.
Fuel
tank
Slacken the drain plug one
or
two turns and
allow
any accummulated water to drain away.
Height control mechanism
Disconnect the control
va
Ive
Ii
nka9e
ball
joints.
Clean, grease and
refit
the bal I
joints.
Parking brake linkage
Lubricate
the
pivot
pins and
pulleys
in
the parking
brake system
with
approved grease.
Spare wheel
carrier
Lubricate
the spare wheel
carrier
lowering
bolt
mechanism.
Tyres
Check the tread depth
of
al I
tyres,
inspect
al I
tyres
for
signs
of
damage. Check the
tyre
pressures
when they are cold and
adjust
if
necessary.
Note
Include the spare
tyre.
Test
Road test the
car
for
satisfactory
performance.
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