beautypg.com

Suspensions and steering, Tires, Miscellanea – FIAT SPIDER 2000 User Manual

Page 42

background image

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).