Engine
Change the engine
oil.
Fit
a new
oil
filler.
Engine cooling system
Fit
a new thermostat.
Fit
a new heater
tap
feed
hose. Check the condition of
all
coolant hoses and
fit
new hoses
if
necessary.
Exhaust manifolds
Check the torque tightness of the exhaust manifold
bolts.
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
correctly
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"1p
with
distilled
water.
Belt tension
Check the tension of
all
driving
belts;
reset
if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect the foot brake and parking brake pad I inings;
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
all
brake pipes and connections; the
Distributor/Retailer
should report any defects to the
Owner.
Final
drive unit
Chcmge
the
oil.
Fluid levels
Check
all
fluid
levels
and correct as necessary.
Front suspension
Inspect the front suspension bal I
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
II
the
hydraul
le
systems with new approved
flu
id.
Bleed
the brakes and
height
control systems.
Propeller shaft
Lubricate
the grease
nipple
fitted
to the universal
joint
at
either
end
of
the
propeller
shaft.
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Rear wheel drive-shafts
Lubricate
the rear wheel drive-shaft outer
uni versa I coup
Ii
ngs
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
oil
to the accelerator
Ii nkage and to the gear range
selector
contro
Is
adjacent to the transmission casing.
Electrical system
Check
all
interior
lamps,
exterior
lamps,
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 accummu I ated water to drain away.
Height control mechanism
Disconnect the control
valve
Ii nkage bal I
joints.
Clean, grease and
refit
the ball
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
all
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
perlorm~ncti.
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