Rear axle differential oil level

The rear axle differential oil level must be checked every 3,000 miles (5.000 kin) and replenished as necessary to the bottom of the filler plug hole. Access to this plug is gained from underneath the car.

Rear axle differential oil changes
The first differential oil change should be made at 1,500 miles (2.400 kin), thereafter the oil must be changed every 9,000 miles (15.000 kin) in the following manner:
Immediately after a run, when the oil is warm, drain off the oil by removing the drain plug in the bottom of the axle casing. Replace the drain plug and refill with oil of the correct grade; the capacity is approximately 3 Imperial pints (1,75 litres).
Rear differential lubrication

Manual steering box lubrication
The steering box oil level should be checked every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) and replenished as necessary to the bottom of the filler plug hole on the top of the cover plate.
Manual steering box lubrication

Power steering lubrication
The power steering units are lubricated by the operating fluid. The only lubrication maintenance required is to check the reservoir fluid level every 750 miles (1.000 kin) and if necessary top up to the high mark on the dipstick.
Undue loss of fluid should be investigated immediately by your nearest Rover Distributor or Dealer.
The oil filter element and oil should only require replacement after the steering unit has been overhauled or replaced, or after replacement of the oil pump.
Oil filler cap and dipstick

Steering ball joints
The steering joints have been designed in such a way as to retain the initial filling of grease for the normal life of the ball joints; however, this applies only if the rubber boot remains in position on the ball joint. The rubber boots should be checked every 12,000 miles (18.000 kin) to ensure that they have not become dislodged or the joint may be damaged.

To check for wear move the ball joint vigorously up and down. Should there be any appreciable free movement the complete joint must be replaced. Should any of the rubber boots be pushed out of position proceed as follows:
(a) Remove ball end from lever;
(b) Remove rubber boot;
(c) Thoroughly clean all parts;
(d) Apply one of the recommended greases round taper of ball joint and also fill the boot;
(e) Reassemble all parts using new rubber boot and springs as required.
Steering ball joint

Front suspension lubrication
Every 3,000 miles (5.000 kin) the rubber boots on the ball swivels should be checked to ensure that they have not become dislodged or damaged.
If the rubber boot is out of position or has become damaged, it must be replaced and the ball swivel topped tip as detailed below.

Every 12,000 miles (20.000 kin) top up the ball swivels as follows:
(a) Jack up the front of the car and remove front wheel. Unless the ball swivels are filled with the wheel on rebound, over-filling can result and the oil will be pumped out from under the rubber boots.
(b) Remove the two plugs in the ball joint.
Oil plugs, upper ball swivel

(c) Screw in a j in. U.N.F. straight grease nipple into the lower hole of the top ball swivel and a un. U.N.F. cranked grease nipple into the lower hole of the bottom ball swivel.
(d) With a hand oil gun filled with one of the recommended lubricants, pump oil in steadily until it is seen to seep from the top hole.
(e) Remove grease nipple and replace plugs.
(f) Repeat for other three ball swivels.
(g) Under no circumstances should a pressure gun be used for filling the ball swivels, because of possible damage to the rubber boot.
Oil plugs, lower ball swivel

Front hub lubrication
Every 12,000 miles (20,000 kin) check front hubs for leakage.
Every 27,000 miles (45,000 km)/two years, dismantle the front hub, thoroughly clean and repack with suitable grease.
This operation should be carried out by your local Rover Distributor or Dealer.
Front to lubrication

Wheel alignment
Every 12,000 miles (20.000 kin) check the wheel alignment as follows:
Ensure that all tyre pressures are correct, that the wear on the front tyres is approximately the same and that the front wheels are not damaged.
With the car unloaded, on a level floor and the wheels set straight ahead, push the car forward a short distance. Measure the alignment, which should be ~ in. (1,5 mm) toe-in to ~ in. (1,5 mm) toe-out; push the car forward to turn the wheels through half a revolution and check again.
Front wheel alignment

Adjust by slackening the locknuts of the steering track rod and turn rod to obtain the correct alignment. Tighten locknuts and re-check. Ensure that the track rod ball joints are correctly aligned.