Fuel evaporative emission control system
Fit
a new
air
filter
element to the evaporative
loss
control
canister.
Check the purge
flow
rate;
fit
a
new
purge
Ii
ne
fi I ter
if
necessary. Check the
condition
of
the pipes and connections:
rectify
if
necessary.
Ignition system
Fit
new
sparking
plugs
en
su
ring 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 (other than cars
destined
for
California).
Battery
Check the l eve I
of
the e I ectrot
yte
and
it
necessary,
top~p
with
distilled
water.
Belt tension
Check the tension
of
al
I
driving
belts;
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
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
ball
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.
Thorough I y c I ean the brake
fluid
reservoirs and
sight
glasses,
ensuring
that
no
foreign matter enters the systems.
Fi
11
the
hydraulic
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
universal
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.
E15-4
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 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
ball
joints.
Parking brake
Ii
nkage
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 1 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
2Yi
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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