ST205 service schedule
From gt4dc_wiki
Submitted by - Mike Kelly
Disclaimer
This article is intended as a helpful guide and shows the service schedules for my 1996 UK ST205, this information may not be accurate. If you are in any doubt, or not qualified, do not use this information, consult a qualified mechanic. Servicing of your vehicle is critical , failure to carry out this in accordance with the relevant manufacturers procedures and/or instructions can lead to severe damage or injury. The author or the GT4 Drivers Club can not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from use of this article.
Schedules
'Check' means check and adjust, top up or report.
Service Schedule ‘A’ - Multiples of 9000 miles |
| Check drive belts for wear and deflection. Replace timing belt at 63,000 miles |
| Change engine oil – check for leakage |
| Replace engine oil filter |
| Check heater and cooling system, oil cooler and all fuel pipes, tank cap, hoses and connections for leakage |
| Check engine coolant level. Replace at 36,000 mile intervals (or when contaminated) |
| Check exhaust system and mountings for security and leakage |
| Check spark plugs - replace at 18,000 miles (platinum tipped at 63,000 miles) |
| Check battery electrolyte levels and terminals for security |
| Clean air filter element |
| Check fuel vapour control valve |
| Check engine idle speed, CO emission and choke operation (as applicable) |
| Check brake pedal free play and parking brake travel |
| Check and report on brake pads, discs, linings and drums, clean out dust |
| Check level and condition of brake fluid - replace every 24 months or earlier if contaminated |
| Check clutch fluid level |
| Check brake system pipes, hoses and connections for leakage |
| Check steering wheel free play and linkage for wear and security including four wheel alignment |
| Check ball joints and dust covers |
| Check differential and power steering oil levels for leakage and top up |
| Check transmission oil for leakage (replace every 36,000 miles) |
| Check transfer box oil (replace every 36,000 miles) |
| Check front and rear suspension for correct operation and security |
| Tighten bolts on chassis and body |
| Check all electrical systems for correct operation |
| Check all lights for damage, correct operation and alignment |
| Check windscreen wipers/washers for correct operation/direction and top up washer fluid |
| Check tyre condition, pressures and torque setting of road wheel nuts |
| Check bodywork for any abrasions or damage which left unattended may lead to corrosion |
| Lubricate door hinges, key and lock mechanism including fuel filler door |
| Replace battery in alarm remote control handset |
| Check operation of seatbelts, condition of webbing and security of anchorage points |
| Road test and report |
Service Schedule 'B' - Multiples of 27000 miles |
| Check valve clearances every 54,000 miles |
| Check drive belts for wear and deflection. Replace timing belt at 63,000 miles |
| Change engine oil – check for leakag |
| Replace engine oil filter |
| Check heater and cooling system, oil cooler and all fuel pipes, tank cap, hoses and connections for leakage |
| Check engine coolant level. Replace at 36,000 mile intervals (or when contaminated) |
| Check exhaust system and mountings for security and leakage |
| Check spark plugs - replace at 18,000 miles (platinum tipped at 63,000 miles) |
| Check battery electrolyte levels and terminals for security |
| Replace fuel filter |
| Replace air filter element |
| Check fuel vapour control valve |
| Check engine idle speed, CO emission and choke operation (as applicable) |
| Check exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR) and charcoal canister |
| Check level and condition of brake fluid - replace every 24 months or earlier if contaminated |
| Check clutch fluid level |
| Check brake pedal free play and parking brake travel |
| Check and report on brake pads, discs, linings and drums, clean out dust |
| Check brake system pipes, hoses and connections for leakage |
| Check steering wheel free play and linkage for wear and security including four wheel alignment |
| Check ball joints and dust covers |
| Change differential oil - check for leakage |
| Check transmission oil for leakage (replace every 36,000 miles) |
| Check transfer box oil (replace every 36,000 miles) |
| Check PAS fluid level - check for leakage |
| Check front and suspension for correct operation and security |
| Tighten bolts on chassis and body |
| Check all electrical systems correct operation |
| Check all lights for damage, operation and alignment |
| Check windscreen wipers/washers correct operation/direction and top up washer fluid |
| Check tyre condition, pressures torque setting of road wheel nuts |
| Check bodywork for any abrasions damage which left unattended may lead to corrosion |
| Lubricate door hinges, key and mechanism including fuel filler door |
| Replace battery in alarm remote handset |
| Check operation of seatbelts, condition of webbing and security of anchorage points |
| Road test and report |
