Engine/manual gearbox assembly - reconnection and refitting
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Reverse the procedure described in Section
10, noting the following points.
2 Before attempting to reconnect the engine to the gearbox, check that the clutch friction disc is centralised. This is necessary to ensure that the gearbox input shaft splines will pass through the splines in the centre of the friction disc.
3 Check that the clutch release arm and bearing are correctly fitted, and lightly grease the input shaft splines.
4 Check that the engine adapter plate is correctly positioned on its locating dowels.
5 Reconnect the clutch cable to the release arm, ensuring that it is routed as noted during removal.
6 Fill the engine with the correct grade and quantity of oil.
7 Fill the cooling system.
8 Check and if necessary top-up the gearbox oil level.
9 Check and if necessary adjust the tension of the alternator drivebelt.
10 Adjust the throttle cable.
1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) 11 Reverse the procedure described in Section 10, noting the points made above.
Ensure that the vehicle speed sensor wiring plug is reconnected.
See also:
Safety precautions
WARNINGS:
Stop refuelling after the fuel nozzle
stops the second time. Additional
fuel will fill the expansion space in
the fuel tank which could lead to fuel
overflowing. Fuel spillage could be
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Front suspension strut - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: A spring compressor tool will be
required if the strut is to be dismantled.
Removal
1 Loosen the relevant front roadwheel nuts,
apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the
vehicle and sup ...
Throttle pedal - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the lower facia panel from the
driver’s side.
3 Prise off the securing clip and disconnect
the end of the throttle cable from the top of
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