Exhaust manifolds
Check the torque tightness
of
the exhaust manifold
bolts.
Fuel
evaporative emission control system
Fit
a new
air
fi I ter element to the evaporative
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 p I ugs 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. Check
for
correct operation
of
the vacuum advance mechanism. Check the engine
idle
speed and
rectify
if necessary.
Battery
Check the I eve I of the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top-up
with
distil
led water.
Belt
tension
Check the tension
of
a
11
driving
be
I ts; reset
if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect the
foot
brake
and
parking brake pad Ii nings;
fit
new
linings
if
necessary.
When
changing the
footbrake pads examine the
condition
of the
dust
excl
uders on the
calipers;
renew
if
necessary.
Manually
adjust
the parking brake pads.
Inspect
all
brake
pipes
and connections; the
Dealer
should report any defects to the Owner.
Final
drive unit
Change the
oil.
Fluid
levels
Check
all
fluid
levels
and
correct as 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 (see Page
E25
- 2)
Cars
prior
to
car
serial number 50001.
Completely drain the
fluid
from the
hydraulic
circuits.
Thoroughly
clean
the brake
fluid
reservoirs
and
sight
glasses,
ensuring
that
no
foreign matter
enters the systems.
Fill
the
hydraulic
systems
with
new approved brake
fluid.
Bleed
the brakes and
height control systems.
E25 - 6
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
ba
11
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.
To111ue
converter transmission
Change the transmission
fluid.
Fit
a new intake
strainer.
Preventive Maintenance
Control
Ii
nkages
Apply a few drops
of
engine
oil
to the
accelerator
linkage
and to the gear range
selector
controls
adjacent to the transmission
casing.
Electrical
system
Check al I
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.
Height control mechanism
Disconnect the control
valve
linkage
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 a
11
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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