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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.
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~p
with
distilled
water.
Belt
tension
Check the tension
of
all
driving
belts
and 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
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
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and correct as necessary.
Front suspension
Inspect tho 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.
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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
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
and
fit
a new
intake
strainer.
Preventive Maintenance
Control linkages
Apply
a few drops
of
engine oi I to the
accelerator
1 i nkage and to the gear range se I
ector
con tro Is
adjacent to the transmission
casing.
Electrical
system
Check al I
interior
lamps,
exterior
lamps,
instruments, warning lamps and devices
for
correct
operation;
reel
i
fy
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
and
mechanism.
Tyres
Check the tread depth of
all
tyres, inspect
all
tyres
for
signs
of
damage. Check the
tyre
pressures when
they are
cold
and
adjust
if
necessary.
Note
Inc
I ude
the
spare tyre.
Test
Road
test
the
car
for
satisfactory
performance.
Seasonal Schedules
Every 12 months
Engine cooling system
Drain the
coolant
from
radiator
and engine
crank-
case.
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with the
correct
anti-freeze
mixture.
Clean any debris from the surfaces of the
refrigeration
condenser and radiator matrices by
reverse
flushing
with
a hose.
This
should
be
carried out
just
prior
to the autumn.
Body drain holes
Check that the body drain holes are unobstructed.
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