Steering rack
and
pinion assembly
Check the
clips
fitted
to
the convoluted neoprene
seals for tightness.
Inspect the convoluted neoprene sea Is
for
damage,
fit
new seals
if
necessary.
Torque converter transmission
Change the transmission
fluid.
Preventive Maintenance
Control
linkages
Apply a
tew
drops
of
engine
oil
to the accelerator
Ii
nkage and to the gear range se I
ector
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.
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.
43
500 miles (70 000 km.)
or
3112
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-1Jp
with
distilled
water.
Belt
tension
Check the tension
of
a
11
driving
belts
and reset
if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect the foot brake and parking brake
pad
Ii
n i ngs,
fit
new I
inings
if
necessary.
When
changing
footbrake 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
Dealer should report any defects to the Owner.
Fluid
levels
Check
all
fluid
levels
and
correct as necessary.
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Preventive Maintenance
Carburetters
Top-1Jp
the
oil
level in the
air
valve dampers.
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
I amps,
exterior
I amps,
instruments, warning lamps and
devices
for
correct
operation;
rectify
if necessary.
Parking brake linkage
Lubricate
the
pivot
pins
and
pulleys
in
the parking
brake system with approved grease.
Tyres
Check the tread depth
of
all
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.
50
000
miles
(80 000 km.) or 4 years service
whichever
is
the earlier
Essential Maintenance
Air
injection
pump
Check the
belt
tension and res~t
if
necessary.
Air
injection system
Check the
air
injection
system
for
leaks
and correct
operation; renew any
defective
items.
Air
silencer
Fit
a new
air
filter
element.
Automatic choke
Check the
air
flow
through the choke stove
pipe
and
check
for
correct operation;
rectify
if
necessary.
Carburetters
Clean the
air
valves.
Remove the
filter
cover
from
each carburetter fuel
filter
housing and fit a new
paper
filter
element. Top-up the
oil
level
in
the
air
valve dampers. Check the
float
chamber
depression and
rectify
if
necessary. Check the
idle
speed and
rectify
if
necessary. Check
the
choke
fast-idle
speed and
rectify
if necessary.
Carburetter mixtu,e weakening
device
Fit
a new
air
filter
element.
Crankcase emission control system
Remove and clean
the
gauze flame traps
in
the
crankcase breather tube. Clean the adapter in the
choke
butterfly
housing.
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