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·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
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
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 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
excluders
on
the
calipers;
renew
if
necessary.
Manually
adjust
the parking brake pads.
lnspecl
all
brake pipes and connections; the
Dealer
should report any defects to
lhe
Owner.
Final
drive unit
Change
lhe
oil.
Fluid
levels
Check
all
fluid
levels
and
correct
asnecessary.
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.
Fill
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 propel I er
shaft.
Rear
wheel
drive-shafts
Lubricate
the rear wheel drive--shatt
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
eHembly
Check the
clips
fitted
to the convoluted neoprene
seals
for
tightness.
..
Inspect the convoluted neoprene
seais
for
damage,
fit
new
seals
if
necessary.
Torque converter tran5mission
Change the transmission
fluid
and
fit
a new
intake
strainer.
Preventive Maintenance
Control linkages
Apply a few drops of engine
oil
lo
the
accelerator
linkage
and
lo
the gear range
selector
controls
adjacent to the transmission casing.
Electrical
system
Check al 1
interior
I amps,
exterior
lamps,
instruments, warning I amps 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
lhe
spare wheel
carrier
lowering
bolt
and
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.
Seasonal Schedules
Every 12
months
Engine cooling system
Drain the coolant from radiator and engine
crank·
case.
Fill
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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