LIVING WITH YOUR CAR Safety first! Introduction Roadside repairs If your car won't start Jump starting Wheel changing Identifying leaks Towing Weekly checks Introduction Underbonnet check points Engine oil level Coolant level Brake and clutch fluid level Power steering fluid level Tyre condition and pressure Washer fluid level Wiper blades Battery Bulbs and fuses Lubricants and fluids Tyre pressures MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance and servicing Petrol models Servicing Specifications / torque wrench settings Maintenance schedule Maintenance procedures Diesel models Servicing Specifications / torque wrench settings Maintenance schedule Maintenance procedures REPAIRS & OVERHAUL Engine and associated Systems Petrol engine in-car repair procedures Specifications / torque wrench settings Compression test Top Dead Centre - locating Cylinder head cover - removal and refitting Valve clearances - checking and adjustment Crankshaft pulley/vibration damper - removal and refitting Timing belt covers - removal and refitting Timing belt - removal and refitting Timing belt tensioner and sprockets - removal, inspection and refitting Camshaft oil seals - renewal Camshafts and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting Cylinder head - removal, inspection and refitting Sump - removal and refitting Oil pump - removal, inspection and refitting Crankshaft oil seals - renewal Flywheel/driveplate - removal, inspection and refitting Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting Oil pressure warning switch - removal and refitting Diesel engine in-car repair procedures Specifications / torque wrench settings Compression and leakdown tests Setting the engine to Top Dead centre Cylinder head cover - removal and refitting Valve clearances - checking and adjustment Crankshaft pulley/vibration damper - removal and refitting Timing belt - removal and refitting Timing belt tensioner and sprockets - removal, inspection and refitting Camshafts and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting Camshaft oil seals - renewal Cylinder head - removal, inspection and refitting Sump - removal and refitting Oil pump - removal, inspection and refitting Oil pressure warning switch - removal and refitting Oil cooler - removal and refitting Crankshaft oil seals - renewal Flywheel - removal, inspection and refitting Engine removal and overhaul procedures Specifications / torque wrench settings Engine overhaul - Engine/transmission removal - methods and precautions Engine/transmission - removal, separation and refitting Engine overhaul - dismantling sequence Cylinder head - dismantling Cylinder head and valve components - cleaning and inspection Cylinder head - reassembly Fuel injection pump drive chain (diesel) - removal, inspection and refitting Piston/connecting rod assemblies - removal Crankshaft - removal Cylinder block/crankcase - cleaning and inspection Piston/connecting rod assemblies - inspection Crankshaft - inspection Main and big-end bearings - inspection Engine overhaul - reassembly sequence Piston rings - refitting Crankshaft - refitting and main bearing clearance check Piston/connecting rod assemblies - refitting and big-end bearing clearance check Engine - initial start-up after overhaul Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems Specifications / torque wrench settings Engine coolant (antifreeze) - Cooling system hoses - disconnection and renewal Thermostat - removal, testing and refitting Radiator electric cooling fan - testing, removal and refitting Cylinder head temperature sensor - removal and refitting Radiator and expansion tank - removal, inspection and refitting Coolant pump - checking, removal and refitting Heater/ventilation components - removal and refitting Heater/air conditioning controls - removal and refitting Air conditioning system - general inspection and precautions Air conditioning system components - removal and refitting Heater booster (diesel models) - removal and refitting Fuel & exhaust systems - petrol models Specifications / torque wrench settings Fuel system - depressurisation Fuel lines and fittings - Air cleaner assembly and air inlet components - removal and refitting Accelerator cable - removal, refitting and adjustment Accelerator pedal - removal and refitting Fuel pump/fuel pressure - checking Fuel tank - removal, inspection and refitting Fuel pump/fuel gauge sender unit - removal and refitting Fuel tank roll-over valves - removal and refitting Fuel tank filler pipe - removal and refitting Fuel cut-off switch - removal and refitting Fuel injection system - checking Fuel injection system components - removal and refitting Manifolds - removal and refitting Exhaust system - removal and refitting Fuel & exhaust systems - diesel models Specifications / torque wrench settings Fuel system - priming and bleeding Fuel system - contamination problems Air cleaner assembly and air inlet components - removal and refitting Accelerator pedal - removal and refitting Fuel tank - removal, inspection and refitting Fuel gauge sender unit - removal and refitting Fuel tank roll-over valves - removal and refitting Fuel tank filler pipe - removal and refitting Diesel injection system - checking Diesel injection system electronic components - removal and refitting Fuel injection pump timing - checking and adjustment Fuel injection pump - removal and refitting Injection pipes - removal and refitting Fuel injectors - removal, testing and refitting Glow plugs - removal, testing and refitting Turbocharger - removal and refitting Intercooler - removal and refitting Manifolds - removal and refitting Exhaust system - component renewal Emission control systems Specifications / torque wrench settings Evaporative loss emission control system (petrol models) - component renewal Exhaust gas recirculation system - component removal Oxygen sensor (petrol models) - removal and refitting Catalytic converter - removal and refitting Starting and charging systems Specifications Battery - removing, refitting, testing and charging Charging system - testing Alternator - removal and refitting Alternator brushes and voltage regulator - renewal Starting system - testing Starter motor - removal and refitting Ignition system - petrol models Specifications Ignition system - testing Fault finding - preliminary checks Ignition HT coil - removal, testing and refitting Ignition system sensors - removal and refitting Ignition timing - checking and adjustment | Transmission Clutch Specifications / torque wrench settings Clutch - checking Clutch master cylinder - removal and refitting Clutch pedal - removal and refitting Clutch components - removal, inspection and refitting Clutch release bearing - removal, inspection and refitting Clutch hydraulic system - bleeding Manual transmission Specifications / torque wrench settings Gearchange cables - adjustment Gearchange cables and gear lever - removal and refitting Vehicle speed sensor - removal and refitting Reversing light switch - removal and refitting Oil seals - renewal Transmission oil - draining and refilling Transmission - removal and refitting Automatic transmission Specifications / torque wrench settings Fault finding - general Selector cable - removal, refitting and adjustment Selector components - removal and refitting Transmission sensors - removal and refitting Oil seals - renewal Fluid cooler - removal and refitting Automatic transmission - removal and refitting Driveshafts Specifications / torque wrench settings Driveshafts - removal and refitting Driveshaft inner tripod joint gaiter - renewal Driveshaft outer CV joint gaiter - renewal Driveshafts - inspection and joint renewal Brakes and Suspension Braking system Specifications / torque wrench settings Front brake pads - renewal Front brake caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting Front brake disc - inspection, removal and refitting Rear brake drum - removal, inspection and refitting Rear brake shoes - renewal Rear wheel cylinder - removal, overhaul and refitting Rear brake pads - renewal Rear brake caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting Rear brake disc - inspection, removal and refitting Master cylinder - removal and refitting Brake pedal - removal and refitting Hydraulic pipes and hoses - inspection, removal and refitting Hydraulic system - bleeding Vacuum servo unit - testing, removal and refitting Vacuum unit vacuum hose and non-return valve - removal, testing and refitting Pressure-conscious regulator valve - removal and refitting ABS hydraulic unit - removal and refitting ABS wheel sensor - testing, removal and refitting Load sensing valve - removal and refitting Traction control/Electronic stability control components - removal and refitting Stop-light switch - removal, refitting and adjustment Handbrake lever - removal and refitting Handbrake cables - removal and refitting Vacuum pump (diesel models) - removal and refitting Suspension and steering systems Specifications / torque wrench settings Steering knuckle and hub assembly - removal and refitting Front hub and bearings - inspection and renewal Front suspension strut assembly - removal and refitting Front suspension strut - overhaul Front crossmember/anti-roll bar and links - removal and refitting Front suspension lower arm - removal, overhaul and refitting Front suspension lower arm balljoint - renewal Rear hub and bearings - inspection and renewal Rear shock absorber - removal, testing and refitting Rear anti-roll bar and links - removal and refitting Rear coil spring - removal and refitting Rear suspension rear lower arm - removal and refitting Rear suspension front lower arm - removal and refitting Rear suspension upper arm - removal and refitting Rear suspension tie-bar (control blade) - removal and refitting Rear suspension crossmember - removal and refitting Steering wheel - removal and refitting Steering column - removal, inspection and refitting Power steering rack - removal and refitting Power steering gear rubber gaiters - renewal Power steering hydraulic system - bleeding Power steering pump - removal and refitting Power steering fluid cooler - removal and refitting Track rod end - renewal Wheel alignment and steering angles Body equipment Bodywork and fittings Specifications / torque wrench settings Maintenance - bodywork and underframe Maintenance - upholstery and carpets Minor body damage - repair Bumpers - removal and refitting Radiator grille - removal and refitting Bonnet - removal, refitting and adjustment Bonnet lock - removal, refitting and adjustment Door inner trim panel - removal and refitting Door window glass - removal and refitting Door window regulator - removal and refitting Door handle and lock components - removal and refitting Door - removal and refitting Exterior mirror and glass - removal and refitting Interior mirror - removal and refitting Boot lid - removal and refitting Boot lid lock components - removal and refitting Tailgate - removal and refitting Support struts - removal and refitting Tailgate lock components - removal and refitting Central locking system components - testing, removal and refitting Windscreen and fixed windows - removal and refitting Body side-trim mouldings and adhesive emblems - removal and refitting Sunroof - adjustment Seats - removal and refitting Seat belts - removal and refitting Interior trim panels - removal and refitting Centre console - removal and refitting Overhead console - removal and refitting Glovebox - removal and refitting Facia - removal and refitting Wheelarch liner - removal and refitting Fuel filler flap and lock - removal and refitting Body electrical system Specifications Electrical fault finding - general information Fuses, relays and timer module - testing and renewal Switches - removal and refitting Bulbs (exterior lights) - renewal Bulbs (interior lights) - renewal Exterior light units - removal and refitting Headlight and front foglight beam alignment - checking and adjustment Headlight levelling motor - removal and refitting Instrument panel - removal and refitting Instrument panel components - removal and refitting Clock - removal and refitting Horn - removal and refitting Wiper arms - removal and refitting Windscreen wiper motor and linkage - removal and refitting Tailgate wiper motor assembly - removal and refitting Trip computer module - removal and refitting Auxiliary warning system - component renewal Anti-theft alarm system Cruise control system - component renewal Windscreen/tailgate washer system components - removal and refitting Radio/cassette player - removal and refitting Compact disc autochanger - removal and refitting Speakers - removal and refitting Radio aerial - removal and refitting Airbag units - removal and refitting Airbag control module - removal and refitting Airbag sliding contact - removal and refitting Parking sensor system Traveller assist system (TAS) Electric seat components - removal and refitting Cigarette lighter - removal and refitting Wiring diagrams REFERENCE Dimensions and weights Conversion factors Buying spare parts Vehicle identification numbers General repair procedures Jacking and vehicle support Disconnecting the battery Tools and working facilities MOT test checks Fault finding Glossary of technical terms Index |