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Vehicle identification

Engine

• Engine design
• How the engine works
• Removal and engine installation
• Removing and installing front engine stop
• Oil sump ventilation system
• Removing, checking and installing the timing chain tensioner
• Removing and installing cylinder head
• Removing and installing camshaft
• Removing and installing valve levers with bearing brackets
• Replacing the valve stem cuffs
• Removing and installing valves
• Checking the valve guides
• V-belts
• Tensioning procedure for V-belts
• Engine maintenance
• Visual identification of oil leaks
• Compression test in cylinders
• Checking and adjusting valve thermal clearances
• Starting the engine with a booster battery
• Towing start
• Major engine malfunctions

Lubrication system

• Removal and installation of the oil pump bypass valve
• Removing and installing oil pump
• Checking the oil filter thermostat
• Lubrication system maintenance
• Replacing the engine oil and oil filter
• Major malfunctions of the lubrication system

Cooling system

• Removing, checking and installing the thermostat
• Radiator replacement
• Checking the fan viscous coupling
• Removing and installing the coolant pump
• Cooling system maintenance
• Checking the coolant level
• Checking the density of the coolant and adding antifreeze
• Visual check of the cooling system for leaks
• Replacing the coolant
• Preparing the coolant
• The main malfunctions of the cooling system

Preheating system

• Checking the preheating system with glow plugs
• Checking spiral glow plugs
• Checking the ignition switch with the preheating switch
• Thermistor test
• Checking the system power circuit
• Temperature sensor test
• Checking the glow plug preheating system
• Checking the glow plug relay
• Checking the system power circuit
• Checking glow plugs
• Removing and installing glow plugs

Power system

• Basic instructions for repairing the power supply system
• Idle speed control
• Checking and adjusting the moment of the start of the fuel injection pump
• Removing air from the power supply system
• Removing with a starter
• Manual removal
• Removing air from the injection pump
• Replacing injectors
• Checking the operation of the injection pump
• Replacing the Wet Air Filter
• Changing the oil in a wet air filter
• Replacing the dry air filter
• Cleaning and replacing the filter element of the air filter
• Removal, check and installation of the fuel level sensor
• Power system maintenance
• Car operation in winter
• Lubrication of high-pressure fuel pump type M
• Lubrication of the accelerator control rods
• Replacing the fuel filter
• Main power system malfunctions

Exhaust system

• Removal and installation of the exhaust system
• Rear muffler replacement
• Exhaust system maintenance

Clutch

• Removing, checking and installing the clutch
• Removing, checking and installing the release bearing
• Removing air from the clutch actuator
• Clutch maintenance
• Checking friction disc thickness
• Major clutch faults

Gearbox

• Manual transmission
• Removing and installing gearbox
• Adjusting the gearshift mechanism
• Maintenance of a manual transmission
• Automatic transmission
• Checking the oil level in an automatic transmission

Front suspension

• Replacing the front shock absorbers
• Preliminary check of the front shock absorbers
• “Checking removed shock absorbers (front and back)
• Removing and installing front suspension springs
• Removing, checking and installing front and rear wheel hub bearings
• Adjusting the axial play of the front wheels
• Front suspension maintenance
• Visual checks

Rear axle

• Removing and installing rear suspension springs
• Replacing the rear shock absorbers
• Checking the oil level in the main gear of the rear axle
• Checking the protective covers of the axle shafts
• Checking the oil level in the ride height control reservoir
• Removing and installing steering wheel
• Removing, checking and installing steering rods
• Removing and installing steering rod joints
• Steering maintenance
• Checking the covers of the steering rods
• Checking the steering wheel play
• Checking the oil level in the steering gear without power steering
• Checking the oil level in the power steering reservoir
• Checking the tightness of the steering elements
• Replacing the power steering V-belt

Braking system

• Removing and installing friction linings
• Removing and installing front brake discs
• How to handle brake fluid
• Replacing the flexible hoses of the brake system
• Checking the vacuum brake booster
• Removing and installing front parking brake cable
• Removing and installing rear parking brake cable
• Removing and installing parking brake pads
• Parking brake adjustment
• Anti-lock braking system
• Maintenance of the brake system
• Checking the brake fluid level
• Replacing the brake fluid
• Measuring the thickness of friction pads
• Measuring brake disc thickness
• Visual inspection of brake hoses and lines
• Parking brake test
• The main malfunctions of the brake system

Wheels and tires

• Wheel and tire designations
• Changing wheels
• Tire run-in
• Tire storage rules
• Wheel balancing
• Snow chains
• Tire pressure
• Geometric parameters of wheel alignment
• Tire maintenance
• Checking tire pressure
• Checking the tread pattern
• Valve check
• Uneven tire wear
• Abnormal tire wear

Body

• Removal and installation of the main body elements
• Removing and installing front bumper
• Removing and installing side protectors
• Removing and installing rear bumper
• Removing and installing fenders
• Radiator grille removal and installation
• Removing and installing a corporate logo
• Removing and installing the hood drive cable
• Removing and installing doors
• Removing and installing door handles
• Removing and installing door locks
• Removing and installing door trim
• Removing and installing power windows
• Adjusting the position of glass in the doors
• Removal and installation of glass doors
• Replacement moldings
• Removing and installing exterior mirrors
• Removing and installing the cover under the dash
• Removing and installing the console
• Removing and installing gear lever cover
• Removing and installing front seats
• Removing and installing rear seat
• Central locking
• Body maintenance
• Body parts lubrication
• Seat belts
• Drains
• Body repair
• Straightening dents
• Restoration of paintwork in places of stone impacts
• Repairing rusted spots using fiberglass
• Surface preparation for painting
• Painting
• Body and interior care
• Body wash
• Paintwork care
• Body preservation
• Window glass cleaning
• Maintenance of plastic parts
• Rubber care
• Removing stains

Heating and ventilation system

• Removing and installing air intake grids
• Removing and installing fan motor
• Removal, installation and adjustment of heating control cables
• Checking and adjusting the tension of the air conditioner drive belt
• Major malfunctions of the heating and ventilation system

Electrical equipment

• Measuring instruments
• Measurement technique
• Current measurement
• Resistance measurement
• Installation of additional electrical equipment
• Battery
• Removing and installing the battery
• Charging the battery
• Battery self-discharge
• Battery check and maintenance
• Major battery malfunctions
• Fuses and relays
• Replacing fuses
• Relay test
• Generator
• Removing and installing generator
• Removing, checking, installing and tensioning the alternator drive belt
• Removal and installation of the voltage regulator and its brushes
• Major generator malfunctions
• Starter
• Removing and installing starter
• Major starter malfunctions
• Lighting and light signaling devices
• Removing and installing headlights and front direction indicators
• Headlamp leveling
• Removing and installing rear lights
• Instrument panel, switches and switches
• Removal and installation of a speedometer, clock and a block of pointers
• Removing, checking and installing the direction indicator switch and wipers
• Checking and adjusting the brake light switch
• Radio
• Removing and installing a radio tape recorder
• Removing and installing antenna
• Screen wipers and washers
• Replacing the wiper blades
• Removing, installing and adjusting the position of sprayers
• windshield washers
• Adjusting the position of the headlight washer sprays
• Removing and installing wiper motor
• Major wiper faults

Lifting the car

• Lifting with the jack supplied with the vehicle
• Lifting with a lift

Tools

Vehicle maintenance plan

• Control examination
• Maintenance

Car operation

• Salon equipment
• Keys
• Unlocking and locking doors
• Child safety locks
• Trunk door
• Central locking
• Seats
• Seat belts
• Electrical controls
• Heating and ventilation system
• Air conditioning system
• Ceiling lamps
• Mirrors
• Sun visors
• Heated rear window
• Cigarette lighter
• Sunroof
• Power windows
• Radios and receivers
• Driving a car
• Opening and closing the hood
• Basic pre-trip checks
• Parking brake
• Starting and stopping the engine
• Gear shifting
• Starting off
• Driving with a trailer
• Stop
• Maneuvering
• Traffic safety
• Engine oil consumption
• Fuel consumption
• Preparing your car for winter
• Maintenance and care
• Practical advice
• Removal and installation of ashtrays
• Removing and installing rear seat cushion
• Set of tools and accessories
• Reflective warning triangle
• First aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Removing air from the power supply system
• Checking the level of operating fluids
• Wheels and tires
• Electrical equipment
• Emergency opening of the sunroof
• Car towing
• Main technical characteristics of cars
• Operating fluids
• What you need to know at a gas station

Electrical diagrams

• How to use electrical diagrams
• Wiring diagram of vehicles manufactured before August 1980
• Wiring diagram for vehicles from September 1980