1. This chapter is designed to help the home mechanic keep the machine in the best working condition, extend the life of the machine and save money.
2. This chapter lists the main maintenance steps, which are further explained in detail in the relevant sections. This includes descriptions for: inspection, adjustments, replacement of elements and other useful materials. Refer to the illustrations above, which show the engine compartment and the underside view of the vehicle, for the location of the components.
3. Schedule machine maintenance based on mileage or operating time. and the corresponding section of this manual will give you the necessary information about the sequence of operations and about the features of the procedure. The service plan offered to you is exhaustive, i.e. If you complete some of its points and fail to complete others, you will not get the expected result.
4. In the process of servicing your machine, you will soon find that many procedures can be performed with less labor if they are performed in combination with others, although not directly related to each other. For example, if you had to lift the car to inspect or repair the suspension. then at the same time you should inspect the exhaust system and pipelines of the hydraulic steering system.
5. Before you start any work, you should prepare for it. Read all sections that are relevant to the planned work, then make a list and prepare all the tools, fixtures and materials that you need for this. If you have any problems, consult with a specialist in advance.