Major operations requiring engine removal
The following work can only be carried out after removal of the engine from the car: a) Crankshaft main bearings - renewal .
b) Crankshaft - removal and refitting.
c) Flywheel - removal and refitting.
d) Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal.
e) Camshaft - removal and refitting.
f) Timing gears and chain - removal and refitting.
See also:
Vacuum servo unit and linkage - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Refer to Section 12 and remove the master
cylinder.
2 On fuel-injection models unclip and lift out
the front section of the heater plenum
chamber to provide access to the connecting
li ...
Automatic transmission operation (if equipped)
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is
depressed. If you can ...
Suspension and steering
The independent front suspension is of the MacPherson strut
type, incorporating coil springs and integral telescopic shock absorbers.
Lateral location of each strut assembly is by a forged or pres ...
