Fiat 2000 Automobile User Manual


 
SUSPENSIONS
AND STEERING
Front Suspension [Steering
Articulation Boots and Caps
Every 15 000 miles or whenever
underbody inspections are carried out,
check the condition of ball joint rubber
caps and steering gear rack rubber
boots.
If they are damaged, replace.
The new caps should be packed
with grassofiat MR 3 prior
to their installation.
At the same time inspect ball joints
for excessive play. If evidence of
looseness exists, replace the bail joint.
Proper joint maintenance is essen-
tial for car safety.
Front and Rear Suspensions
Check rubber mounts for proper
efficiency.
Front Wheel Bearings
Every 30 000 miles - Check bearings
for play and adequate lubri-
cation. Adjust and lubricate
with grassofiat MR 3, if nee-
ded.
TIRES
Every 500 miles or weekly - Check
pressure with a gage not forgetting
the spare wheel (see page 56 for
pressures}.
Make sure pressure is exactly the
same in each pair of tires. In hot cli-
mates, do not reduce pressure as this
would only increase tire temperature.
MISCELLANEA
Windshield Washer
Every 7 500 miles approximately
Check level in the bottle located
in left headlamp compartment.
In case of incorrect jet aiming:
Clean the jet squirt hole accurately (by
a needle).