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Engine
Change the engine
oil.
Fit
a new
oil
filter.
Engine cooling system
Fit
a new thermostat.
Fit
a new heater tap feed hose, ensuring
that the
flow
of
cool ant through the hose wi II
not be restricted by a sharp radius or bend
in
the
hose, by the hose contacting other adjacent
pipework or by poor alignment. Check the
condition
of
all
coolant hoses and
fit
new hoses
if
necessary.
Exhaust gas recirculation system
Remove and clean the E.G.R. valve(s) and feed
pipes. Clean the E.G.R.
orifices
in the carburetter
• tee' piece. Check the E.G.R. valve(s) 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
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-up with
distil
led water.
Belt tension
Check the tension of al I
driving
belts and reset
if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect the footbrake and parking brake pad I inings;
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
all
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 bal I
joint
rubber covers;
if
the covers are found to
be
damaged
fit
new
joints
and covers.
Hydraulic systems (see Page
E18
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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.
Car serial number
50001
and onwards
Completely drain the oi I from the
hydraulic
circuits.
Thorough I y clean the mi nera I oi I reservoirs
ensuring that
no
foreign matter enters the systems.
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the systems
with
new approved hydraulic
system mineral
oi
I.
Bleed
the brakes and
height
control systems.
Propeller
shaft
Lubricate
the grease n i pp I e f i l ted to the uni versa I
joint
at
either
end of the
propeller
shaft.
Rear wheel drive-shafts
Lubricate
the rear wheel
drive-shaft
outer uni versa I
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.
Steering rack and pinion assembly
Check the
clips
fitted
to the convoluted neoprene
seals
for tightness.
lnspect
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
n kage and to the gear range
selector
controls
adjacent to the transmission
casing.
Electrical system
Check
all
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 linkage
Lubricate
the
pivot
pins
and
pulleys
in
the parking
brake system with approved grease •
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