General provisions and recommendations The work covered in this manual is listed in ascending order and explained with an illustration. At the beginning of almost every section are specifications that are important information when performing any repair...
Poddomkrachivanie car The jack used to lift the vehicle must be suitable for the weight of the vehicle. When placing the vehicle on jack stands, make sure that there are no objects or loads in the vehicle that affect the weight of the...
Threaded connections Unscrewing bolts or nuts on a new car is not difficult. The situation is different when performing the same operation on vehicles with a long service life. 1. Brush the protruding ends of the bolts with a wire brush...
Maintenance — works Most car care and maintenance work can be done by yourself. In some cases, car maintenance should be entrusted to a workshop. This can be caused either by the lack of proper skills and experience or instrumentation or...
Engine oil level — check and change The engine oil level should be checked every 600 km. It is recommended to check the oil level at the next refueling, if the tank is filled completely each time. The dipstick is located on the side of the engine. The...
Brake Fluid Level — Check The brake fluid expansion tank is located above the master brake cylinder near the bulkhead of the engine compartment. The reservoir is made of transparent material and the brake fluid level can be checked easily and...
Brake check It is recommended to choose a section of the road without heavy traffic or a parking lot where there is no traffic. 19. Brake several times with different force applied to the brake pedal. If the car «leads away» to the...
Checking tire pressure and tread height It is recommended that you check your tire pressure at least once a month. Tire pressure can be checked at a gas station. The prescribed tire pressure is indicated on a sticker on the driver's door and also in the...
Checking the coolant level The coolant level must be between the MIN and MAX marks on the expansion tank. If the engine is hot, wait approximately 15 minutes before checking. 25. Turn away a cover of a broad tank. Considering that the temperature...
Checking the cooling system When checking the cooling system, you should visually inspect the radiator, water pump, thermostat housing, expansion tank and heater, and also make sure that the hoses on them are tightly planted and secured with...
Checking the condition of the ribbed belt Depending on the equipment of the car, the gasket of the ribbed belt may be different. Some engines have an automatic accessory drive belt tensioner. Checking the condition of the belt should be done every 60,000 km....
Replacing the air filter element The air filter element is replaced at 60,000 kilometers, but sometimes replacement is needed earlier. Air filter location may vary (see illustrations 3.0b and 3.0c). 3.0b Location of the air filter for XU engines with 8...
Fuel filter replacement Fuel filter should be changed at 60,000 kilometers (diesel engines - 30,000 km) regardless of whether it is correct or not. It should be noted that the fuel filter is a part that does not show signs of wear or possible...
Check of a condition of covers of power shafts 45. Install in front of the car on the goats. 46. Examine, rotating a wheel, protective covers of a shaft. Make sure the rubber of the covers is not cracked, hardened or brittle. If the covers are cracked or damaged,...
Checking the steering gear covers The gear rack of the steering mechanism is covered with a black corrugated cover on both sides. Covers should be inspected regularly, because water and dirt that has entered through cracks will damage the steering...
Protective caps and play of tie rod ends The tie rod ends are a steel hinge in a plastic shell. The hinge is protected from dirt and moisture by a rubber cap, the condition of which must be checked during vehicle maintenance. 51. Make sure the rubber caps are...
Steering play check 53. Lower the glass on the driver's door. While outside the vehicle, grasp the steering wheel and turn it back and forth. At the same time, keep an eye on the left wheel. It should immediately move according to the...
Maintenance plan Examination Every 10,000 km (diesel engines) the fluid level in the power steering reservoir, as well as the electrolyte level in the battery Every 15,000 km (gasoline engines) the fluid level in the power steering...