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Engine cooling system
Fit
a new thermostat.
Fit
a new heater tap feed
hose. Check the condition of
c1II
coolant
hoses
c1nd
fit
new hoses
if
necessary.
Exhaust
gas
recirculation system
Remove and clean the E.G.R.
valves
and feed pipes.
Clean the E.G.R.
orifices
in
the carburetter
'tee'
piece. Check the E.G.R.
valves
for
correct
operation.
Exhaust manifolds
Check the torque tightness of the exhaust manifold
bolts.
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 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.
Battery
Check the level
of
the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top-up with
dis
ti I led water.
Belt
tension
Check the tension of atl
driving
belts
and reset
if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect the footbrake and parking brake pad
linings;
fit
new
linings
if
necessary.
When
changing the
foot brake pads examine the condition of the dust
excluders
on
the calipers; renew
if
necessary.
Manually
adjust
the parking brake pads.
Inspect
all
brake
pipes
and connections; the
Distributor/Retailer
should report any defects to
the Owner.
Final
drive
unit
Change the oi I.
Fluid levels
Check
all
fluid
levels
and correct
if
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.
Fuel
pumps
Remove the fuel pumps and
test
for pumping
efficiency,
fit
new pumps
if
necessary.
Hydraulic systems
Completely drain the
fluid
from the
hydraulic
circuits.
Thorough I y c I ean the brake f I u
id
reservoirs
and
sight
glasses ensuring that no foreign matter
enters the systems.
Fill
the
hydraulic
systems
with
new approved flu id.
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
Lu bri ca te the four grease n i pp I es.
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
oil
to the accelerator
Ii nkage and to the gear range
selector
controls
adjacent to the transmission
casing.
Electrical system
Check al I
interior
I amps,
exterior
lamps,
instruments, warning lamps and
devices
for
correct
operation;
rectify
if
necessary.
Fuel filter
Clean the
filter
bowl.
Fit
a new
filter
element.
Fuel tank
Slacken the drain plug one
or
two turns and al
low
any accumulated water to drain away.
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
the 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.
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