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;
lit
a
new purge
line
filter
if
necessary. Check the
condition
ol
the pipes and connections;
rectify
if
necessary.
Ignition system
Fit
new sparking plugs ensuring
thc1t
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-up
with
distilled
water.
Belt tension
Check the tension
of
all
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 pc1rking brake pads.
Inspect
all
brake pipes and connections; the
Deal er 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
"nd
covers.
Hydraulic systems (see Page
E18
-
1)
Cars
prior
to
car
serial
number 50001.
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 brake fluid.
Bleed
the brakes and
height control systems.
E18
-6
Prope Iler 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
necessmy.
Steering rack and pinion assembly
Check the
clips
fitted
to the convoluted neoprene
seals
for
tightness.
Inspect the convoluted neoprene sea 1 s for
damc1ge,
fit
new
seals
if
necessary.
Torque converter transmission
Change the transmission
fluid.
Fit
a new
intake
strainer.
Preventive
Maintenance
Control
Ii
nkages
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
Ii nkage bal I
joints.
Clean,
grec1se
and
refit
the ball
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
bo
It
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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