1 1 Chapter 1 Routine maintenance and servicing Contents Air cleaner filter element renewal . .24 Handbrake adjustment . .19 Automatic transmission fluid level check . .13 Headlamp aim check .31 1 Automatic transmission fluid renewal .33 Hinge and lock lubrication .21 Auxiliary drivebelt check and renewal .9 Hose and fluid leak check . .8 Battery check . .4 Idle speed and mixture adjustments .11 Brake fluid renewal .30 Ignition system check . .9 Brake pad, caliper and disc check .17 Introduction .2 Carburettor fuel inlet filter cleaning .26 Manual transmission oil level check . .27 Clutch adjustment check . .28 Rear brake shoe, wheel cylinder and drum check .29 Coolant renewal .32 Rear wheel bearing adjustment .18 Driveshaft CV joint and gaiter check .20 Road test . .23 Electrical system check .14 Roadwheel bolt tightness check . .16 Engine oil and filter renewal .6 Spark plug renewal . .7 Exhaust system check . .22 Tyre checks .5 Fluid level checks .3 Vauxhall Astra/Belmont maintenance schedule . .1 Fuel filter renewal fuel injection models . .25 Wiper blade check .15 Fuel pump filter cleaning carburettor models .12 Degrees of difficulty Easy, suitable for Fairly easy, suitable Fairly difficult, suitable Difficult, suitable for Very difficult, novice with little for beginner with for competent DIY experienced DIY suitable for expert DIY experience some experience mechanic mechanic or professional 1 Vauxhall Astra/Belmont maintenance schedule The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the vehicle. If the vehicle is driven in dusty areas, used to tow a trailer, or assumption that you, not the dealer, will be carrying out the work. driven frequently at slow speeds idling in traffic or on short journeys, These are the minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the more frequent maintenance intervals are recommended. manufacturer for vehicles driven daily. If you wish to keep your vehicle