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 oi I. Check the
ignition
timing and
reset
if
necessary. Check for correct operation
of
the vacuum advance mechanism (other than cars
destined
for
California).
Battery
Check the level of the
electrolyte
and
if necessary,
top-up
with
distilled
water.
Belt
tension
Check the tension of
all
driving
belts;
reset
if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect the footbrake and parking brake pad I
inings;
fit
new
linings
if
necessary.
When
changing the
footbrake pads examine the
condition
of
the
dust
excluders on the calipers; renew
if
necessary.
Manually
adjust
the parking brake pads.
Inspect al I 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 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 matter enters the systems.
Fi
11
the
hydrau I
ic
systems with new approved
fluid.
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.
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.
E11 -4
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
linkage and to the gear range
selector
controls
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.
Height control mechanism
Disconnect the control
valve
I inkage bal I
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.
31
000 miles (50 000 km.) or
21/i
years
service whichever
is
the earlier
Essential Maintenance
Engine
Change the engine
oil.
Fit
a new
oil
filter.
Battery
Check the
level
of
the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top~p
with
distilled
water.
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