CON1EN1S
I
CHAPTER
GENERAL
CHAPTER
PERIODIC
CHAPTER THREE
TROUBLESHOOTING
ONE
INFORMATION
Introduction
Model
TWO
MAINTENANCE
RoutIne
Pen
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EqUIpment
Starter
ChargIng
EngIne
Igmtlon
Fuel
system
Exhaust
Identification
checks
checks
system
system
emIssIon
control
SpecIficatiOns
lubncation
EngIne
Recommended
Clutch
TransmIssiOn
Brakes
Steenng
TIre
Wheel
and
wear
balancIng
analysIs
and
lubncants
suspension
dImensIons
and
maIntenance
6
1
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1
CHAPTER
ENGINE
CHAPTER
ENGINE
FOUR
AND
IGNITION
EqUIpment
Battery
Spark
plugs
DIstrIbutor
Igmtlon
FIVE
LUBRICATION
Descnptlon
Lubncation
timIng
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SYSTEM
UP
Idle
speed
Dwell
angle
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Valve
clearance
AddlllOnal
Oil
pump
and
setting
checks
Idle
test
adjustment
20
mIXture
27
II
CHAPTER
ENGINE
CHAPTER
FUEL
1
CHAPTER
COOLING
Cylmder
Crankshaft
PistOns
Cyhnder
Camshaft
Valve
Camshaft
Mamfolds
011
Fuel
SYSTEM
Air
Fuel
Fuel
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pump
pump
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pump
clutch
block
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Engme
Engme
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tank
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control
removal
dISassembly
and
connectmg
head
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reassembly
and
data
speCifications
devIces
and
31
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62
84
CHAPTER
ENGINE
CHAPTER
EMISSION
CHAPTER
CLUTCH
NINE
ELECTRICAL
Starter
Overrunmng
ChargIng
Alternator
Alternator
Voltage
Exhaust
Crankcase
Air
TRANSMISSION
Clutch
Master
ClrcUlt
regulator
TEN
CONTROL
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cyhnder
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system
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data
clutch
output
emission
system
cyhnder
lever
bleedmg
and
SYSTEM
assembly
SYSTEM
control
control
AND
adjustment
speCIfications
DRIVESHAFT
DIstrIbutor
Condenser
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cod
SpeCifications
Spark
plugs
modifications
Engme
Evaporative
Exhaust
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TransmissIon
Dnveshaft
Dnveshaft
Automatic
system
emiSSion
data
data
and
transmIssIon
control
and
speCIfications
speCIfications
checks
91
114
127
CHAPTER
DIFFERENTIAL
TWELVE
DIfferentIal
Rear
axle
Codspnng
Shock
absorber
Rear
suspensIOn
axle
Rear
REAR
and
shaft
AXLE
suspension
arm
AND
REAR
Wheel
Seals
Rear
Axle
SpecificatIons
SUSPENSION
beanngs
spnng
case
149
CHAPTER
FRONT
CHAPTER
BRAKES
CHAPTER
BODY
THIRTEEN
AXLE
Wheel
StabilIzer
TenSion
Spnng
Transverse
Lower
FOURTEEN
Brake
Master
Front
Rear brakes
Front
FIFTEEN
ELECTRICAL
Wmng
SWitches
Instrument
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FRONT
hub
rod
and
ball
pedal
cylInder
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drum
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brakes
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bearmg
assembly
SYSTEM
fuses
SUSPENSION
and
panels
AND
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Front
suspension
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alignment
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adJustment
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Wheel
cylInders
Brake
system
Handbrake
Service
data
Wmdshleld
Wmdslueld
Headlamps
diagrams
WIrIng
system
wipers
washers
adjustment
bleedIng
and
speCificatIons
168
187
205
CHAPTER
BODY
INDEX
SIXTEEN
Front
Bumpers
Hood
Doors
body
lock
trIm
control
Door
Trunk
Seats
Tad
locks
gate
223
and
and
regulators
rear
bumper
235
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4
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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