Reliant Kitten Estate, Руководство по ремонту

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Routine maintenance - exterior
Adjust front hubs
Refer to Section B
Check and adjust front and rear wheel alignment with tracking
equipment
Use standard garage equipment and check as described in
Section D
Inspect brake linings for wear and drums for condition
Front brakes
1. Jack up the vehicle until one front wheel is clear of the
ground.
2. Remove the road wheel and fully slacken off the brake
adjusters.
3. Remove the brake drum. Note: The relative position of the
drum to the hub must be noted before removal for correct
reassembly.
4.
Check the lining material thickness. Linings which are
bonded to the shoes must not be allowed to wear below 1/16" in
thickness. Riveted shoes must be replaced when the material wears
within 1/32" of the rivet heads.
5. If the linings are serviceable, replace the brake drum
ensuring it is aligned as originally fitted.
6. Refit the road wheel and re-adjust the brake. Repeat the
operation with the opposite front wheel.
Rear brakes
1. Jack up the vehicle until one rear wheel is clear of the
ground.
2. Release the handbrake.
3. Check the linings as described for the front wheels.
4. If the linings are serviceable, refit the drum and road wheel
and re-adjust the brake. Repeat for other rear wheel.
Check tightness of road wheel nuts
1. Remove nave plate.
Check tightness of wheel nuts - 4.15 to 4.84 kg/m (30 to 35 lb/ft)
Check condition of tyres and depth of tread
1. Check tyre tread depth using a depth gauge and ensure that
the depth exceeds the current legal requirements.
2. Examine around the tread and side walls of the tyres for
damage or cracking/perishing due to age, including the spare. Since it
is dangerous (and illegal in the UK) ensure that cross-ply and radial-ply
tyres are not mixed on the same axle. 145 x 10 Radial tyres only are
fitted as original equipment.
Check and adjust tyre pressures including the spare
Check tyre pressures when the tyres are cold, i.e. before a run. A tyre
set to the recommended pressure when hot will be under inflated
when cool.
Using a tyre pressure gauge, check that the tyres are inflated to the
following pressures:
Normal load: Saloon/Estate
Front 1.41 kg/cm² (20 lb/in²)
Rear 1,55 kg/cm² (22 lb/in²)
Van Rear 1.69 kg/cm² (24 lb/in²)
Full load: Saloon/Estate Front 1.41 kg/cm² (20 lb/in²)
Rear 1.99 kg/cm² (28 lb/in²)
Van Rear 2.11 kg/cm² (30 lb/in²)
Check and adjust headlamp beam alignment
The front grill/bezel has two screwdriver holes for adjustment of the
headlamp beam setting screws.
Beam aiming can best be accomplished using equipment such as a
"Lucas beam setter" or "Lav-L-Lite".
Horizontal adjustment is obtained with the top beam setting screw,
vertical with the lower screw (
Figure 14 ).
Check and if necessary replace windscreen wiper blades
Renew wiper blades when vision is impaired due to unsatisfactory
clearance of water from the windscreen.
To remove wiper blades.
1. Lift wiper arm, complete with blade, away from the
windscreen.
2. Tilt wiper blade assembly away from the wiper arm
(towards windscreen) to disengage it from the locating lug.
3. Hold wiper blade assembly in this position and lift the leaf-
spring at the rear of the wiper blade assembly, then slide the blade off
the wiper arm.
To refit wiper blade
1. Slide the wiper blade assembly over the wiper arm until the
lug on the wiper arm locates in the hole in the wiper blade.
Routine maintenance - interior
Check operation of window controls and door latches/locks
Operate window winders and check operation of interior and exterior
door handles and locks. Adjust/repair as necessary.
Lubricate all locks, door hinges and striker plates
Sparingly oil above components. Wipe away excess lubricant.
Check condition and security of seat fixings and seat belts
1. Operate driver's seat adjuster and slide the seat to it's
rearmost extent.
2. Check tightness of the front seat to floor mounting nuts and
bolts.
3. Operate adjuster and slide the seat to it's forward extent.
4. Check tightness of rear seat runner fixings.
5. Check correct operation of seat reclining mechanism
(where fitted).
6. Fold seat forward to check correct operation of seat lock.
Repeat above for passenger seat.
Examine seat belts carefully for chafing/fraying and check mountings
for tightness. Check seat belt latches operate correctly.
Check function of all electrical systems
Test the operation of the following equipment:
Lights: main beams, dipped beams, side lamps, panel lamps, courtesy
light, rear number plate lamp, brake lights, panel warning lights
(ignition, oil, main beam, flasher).
Check flashers, horn, heater blower, heated rear window (where
fitted), windscreen wipers and washers.
Check alternator and starter motor for correct operation.