PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 0 11 r l l Determine if bulb is functioning by depressing AH CONDITIONER parking brake Adding of refrigerant may be necessary from time to 2 lvaake aure lioth master cylinder reservoirs are full me Ctheck sight glass once a year and clean condenser in R wrtlgmg 4 0 top a ront o radiator pen one rear wheel cyltnder bleed screw l 4 Depress brake pedal and hold it down Light should l come on if not correct trouble switch or wiring BATTERY 5 While holding pedal down close bleed serew Ref 1l It is important that tl re battery receive the renewing if master cylinders care l Check the fluid level in each cell at each engine oil change or once each month fwhiche er oc lrsdfirst and BRAKE SERVICES more often in hot weather I low a d dis e water to Brake lining wear will vary depending upon driving bring the level to the bottom of the split ring in the cell i conditions and driving habits of each individual driver gernwe l Do not o er 1 llanddne rer agld any substdagiigltg Brake linings as well as the other internal brake e ui except co or ess o or ess g or s e components at each wheel such as drums wheel cylinders water etc should be checked at least every 12 000 miles or more 2 Keep the battery battery cable temirnals and often if driving conditions and habits result in frequent battery hold down bracket clean Cleantngshould be done brake application Parking brake adjustment should be every l2 months Use a brush and a solution of ammonia checked whenever brake linings are checked and front water or baking soda and water Flush off with clear water ll wheel bearings rear on Toronado should be lubricated After cleaning apply petroleum jelly or petroleum to l whenever brake drums or rotors are removed Brake lines battery cable clamps and terminals to retard corrosion on i and brakes hoses should be checked t or proper attachment all except side terminal batteries l chafing deterioration and leaks t i If car has disc brakes a low fluid level in the front brake master cylinder reservoir could also be an indicator CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT that disc brakes linings need replacing Thelpedal should be adjusted at each tune up so that it Front brakes on Toronados have wear indicators which has 3 4 to l free travel will squeal when applying brakes if the brake linings are wom This is an indication the linings should be replaced and the rear brake linings checked for wear as soon as EXHAUST SYSTEM Z P ib1 te P s g of md drum Each time the car is mised for lubrication or oil change Dim brake linings Shwld be i SP t d at time of me service the complete exhaust system and adjacent body rotation or at least every 12 000 miles Linings can be areas sh0uld be iuspacwd fm broken damaged Vis HY i P d for wee d gh the mspccmn h l mispositioned parts deterioration open seams loose WhH th wheel me me is ff Wllmevu lie thickmss f connections or plugged drain holes which could permit Q my 1 me wom the ervremete h1 k e of me exhaust fumes to seep nts the passenger ssmpmmsat W metal shoe all shoe and linmg assemblies drould be Exhaust system leaks may Sometimes be indicated by Pla d excessive undercar noise or the smell of exhaust fumes inside the car Leaks may aaaso be indicated by1l s noke BRAKE LINES AND HOSES coming from under the car ter starting partrca ar y on a K The bake were h l be cheeked visually mh me il dmd ri Z iEy i pi ZS i e Z ZY ZirK gr l the car is lubricated When tl1e car is raised on a lift for installed lubrication brake lines hoses and cables should be inspected for proper attachment leaks cracks chafing CAU7 ON Exhaust System deterioration etc The brake hoses should be carefully inspected for jggpggggigcihggga l z f Z J n3 g cracks in the rubber oover 360 around at both ends of amid possible Overheating Of tha the hose near the fittings by flexing the hose while HOO pan and possible damage tc the inspecting it Adequate lighting and a minor are essential passenger compartment carpgu tools for a good inspection This inspection is made easier by steering the wheels to a full turn and or removing the front wheels If any cracks chafrng or leaks of the brake hose are detected the brake hose should be replaced TIRES AND WHEELS Tires will wear under normal use and require WHEEL ALIGNMENT replacement periodically throughout the life of the car The need for these services are determined by operating The original equipment tires incorporate built in tread conditions such as hitting chuck holes and curbs rapid wear indicators to assist in determining when tires have starts and stops tire skidding etc Wheel alignment and been worn to the point of needing replacement These balancing service contribute to longer tire life and better indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves vehicle handling Refer to Section 10 for diagnosis and and will appear as l 2 inch wide bands when tire tread j correction of tire wear and handling difficulties depth becomes 1 216 of an inch When the iirdieators appear in two or more a jacent grooves tire rep acement ue to BELT ADJUSTMENTS tread wear is recommended l To assure proper performance of belt driven Whenever the car is on the hoist for service check tires components all belts should be checked and adjusted for excessive wear cuts nails etc See that all wheel nuts during engine tune up with BT 7002 3 Condition of belts are tight and that each wheel is running true no wobble as should be checked at each oil change would occur with bent wheels 1 li1l I