C
Battery
Check the I eve I
of
the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top-up with
distilled
water.
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.
Inspect al I brake pipes and connections; the
Dealer should report any defects to the Owner.
Driving
belts
Check the condition and tension
of
all
driving belts;
replace
damaged
or
worn
belts
and
adjust the
tension as necessary.
Fluid
levels
Check a
11
flu
id levels and correct
as
necessary.
Preventive
Maintenance
Control linkages
Apply a few drops
of
engine oi I
to
the accelerator
linkage
and
to the gear range selector controls
adjacent
to
the transmission casing.
Electrical system
Check a
11
interior lamps, exterior lamps,
instruments, warning lamps and devices for correct
operation;
rectify
if
necessary.
Parking brake linkage
Lubricate the
pivot
pins and
pu
I leys in the parking
brake system with approved grease.
Tyres
Check the tread depth
of
all
tyres, inspect
all
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.
25
000
miles
(40
000
km.)
or
2
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-up with
distilled
water.
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.
Inspect
all
brake pipes and connections; the
Dealer should report any defects
to
the Owner.
Driving belts
Check the condition
and
tension
of
all
driving
belts;
replace damaged
or
worn belts and adjust the
tension as necessary.
Final drive
unit
Change the
oil.
Fluid
levels
Check a II
fluid
levels and correct as necessary.
Front suspension
Inspect the front suspension
ba
II
joint
rubber covers;
if
the covers are found to
be
damaged
fit
new
joints
and covers.
Hydraulic systems (see
Page
E24 -
2)
Cars
prior
to
car seria I 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. Fi II the hydrau I
ic
systems with
new approved brake
fluid.
Bleed the brakes and
height control systems.
Propeller
shaft
Lubricate the grease nipple
fitted
to the uni versa I
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
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
sea
Is
if
necessary.
Torque converter transmission
Change the transmission
fluid.
Fit
a new intake
strainer.
Preventive
Maintenance
Control linkages
Apply a few drops
of
engine
oi
I
to
the accelerator
linkage and
to
the gear range selector controls
adjacent
to
the transmission casing.
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