Oil pump - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the sump.
2 Unscrew the bolt securing the pick-up tube and strainer to the cylinder block (see illustration).
30.2 Unscrewing the oil pick-up tube securing bolt
3 Using a suitable splined socket, unscrew the two securing bolts and withdraw the oil pump and strainer (see illustration).
30.3 Unscrewing an oil pump securing bolt
4 If desired, the hexagon-shaped driveshaft can be withdrawn, but note which way round it is fitted (see illustration).
30.4 Withdrawing the oil pump driveshaft
The driveshaft
engages with the lower end of the distributor
driveshaft.
5 Thoroughly clean the mating faces of the oil pump and cylinder block.
Refitting
6 Commence refitting by inserting the oil
pump driveshaft into the cylinder block in its
previously noted position.
7 Prime the pump by injecting oil into it and turning it by hand.
8 Fit the pump, insert the securing bolts, and tighten them to the specified torque.
9 Fit the pick-up tube securing bolt and tighten it.
10 Refit the sump.
See also:
Disc pads - inspection and renewal
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Front disc pads
1 The disc pad friction material can be
inspected for wear without removing the
roadwheels. Working beneath the vehicle,
insert a ...
Handbrake - adjustment
1 Adjustment of the handbrake is normally
automatic by means of the self-adjusting
mechanism working on the rear brake shoes.
2 However, due to cable stretch, occasional
inspection of the handbrak ...
Bodywork and fittings
General information
The model range includes 4-door Saloon, 3
and 5-door Hatchback, 5-door Estate, and 2-
door Pick-up body styles.
Each body is of all-steel welded energyabsorbing
monocoque cons ...
