Engine
Change engine oi I
and
renew oi I
filter
element.
Fuel
evaporation emission control system
Check the
condition
of
the pipes
and
connections.
Ignition system
Fit
new sparking plugs ensuring that the gaps are
set to 0.035
in.
(0.9 rnm.}.
Lubricate
distributor
spindle (shaft bearings)
and
automatic advance mechanism
with
engine
oil.
Check the
ignition
timing using a stroboscope
and
adjust
if
necessary; the
ignition
timing should
be
15
8.
T.D.C.
with
the engine running
at
1 200 r.p.m., the vacuum capsule disconnected
and
the feed hose blanked
off.
Battery
Check the level
of
the
electrolyte
in the battery;
if
necessary top-up
with
distilled
water.
Belt tension
Check the tension
of
al I
driving
belts;
adjust
if
required.
Brakes
Inspect footbrake
and
parking brake pad
linings.
When
changing footbrake pads examine condition
of
dust excluders
on
calipers.
Manually
adjust
parking brake pads. Inspect pipes and connections,
rectify
if necessary.
Final
drive unit
Check oi I level and top-up
if
necessary.
Fluid
levels
Check
all
fluid
levels;
top-up
if
required.
Front suspension
The front suspension
ball
joints
are sealed
for
life
and no maintenance
is
required
until
renewal
is
necessary
or
the
ball
joint
rubber covers are
damaged. Inspect the rubber covers
on
the front
suspension bal I
joints;
if
the covers are found
to
be
damaged new
joints
and
covers should be
fitted.
Steering ball joints
Lubricate
the
six
grease
nipples.
Inspect the
rubber covers
on
the
ball
joints;
if
the covers are
found
to
be
damaged the
joints
shoul'd
be
dismantled and new parts
fitted
as necessary.
Torque converter transmission
Renew transmission
fluid.
When
checking the
fluid
level,
avoid contact
with
the exhaust gas
recirculation
valves,
heat
shield
and
associated
pipes as these components
will
be
hot.
Every 18 500 miles (30 000
Km~)
or 18
months
service whichever
is
the earlier
Engine
Change engine
oi
I and renew oi I
filter
element.
E8 - 2
Battery
Check the level of
electrolyte
in the battery;
if
necessary top-up
with
distilled
water.
Belt tension
Check tension
of
al I
driving
belts;
adjust
as
required.
Brakes
Inspect footbrake
and
parking brake
pad
linings.
When
changing footbrake pads examine condition
of dust
excl
uders
on
calipers.
Manually
adjust
the
parking brake pads. Inspect pipes
and
connections,
rectify
if
necessary.
Fluid levels
Check
all
fluid
levels;
top-up if necessary.
Torque converter transmi~sion
Check
fluid
level
and top-up
if
necessary.
When
checking the
fluid
level,
avoid
contact
with
the exhaust gas
recirculation
valves,
heat
shield
and associated pipes as these components
will
be hot.
Every 25 000 miles (40 000 Km.) or 2 years
service whichever
is
the
elrlier
Air injection
pump
Check tension
of
pump
pulley
driving
belt;
adjust
if
required.
Air injection system
Check
air
injection
system
for
leaks and correct
functioning. Renew any
detective
items.
Air silencer
Fit
a new paper
filter
element.
Automatic choke
Check the
air
flow
through the choke stove
pipe
and
check the system
for
correct
functioning.
Carburetters
Clean
air
valves. Remove
inlet
unions from the
float chamber
covers
and fit new paper
filter
elements. Top-up
oil
level
in
air
valve
dampers.
Check tightness
of
float
chamber covers. Check
float
chamber depression. Check and
if
necessary,
reset the
idle
speed. Check and
if
necessary,
reset choke
'fast-idle'
speed.
Carburetter mixture weakening device
Renew
air
f i I ter element for the carburetter mixture
weakening
device.
Crankcase emission control system
Remove
and
clean gauze flame traps in crankcase
breather tube. Clean the adapter in choke
butterfly
housing.
Engine
Change engine oi I and renew
oi
I
filter
element.
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