Oil pump - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 The oil pump is externally mounted on the
rear facing side of the crankcase.
2 Using a strap wrench or similar, unscrew and remove the oil filter cartridge and discard it.
3 Unscrew the three mounting bolts and withdraw the oil pump from the engine (see illustration).
10.3 Removing the oil pump
4 Clean away the old gasket.
Refitting
5 If a new pump is being fitted. it should be
primed with engine oil before installation. Do
this by turning its shaft while filling it with
clean engine oil.
6 Locate a new gasket on the pump mounting flange, insert the pump shaft and bolt the pump into position.
7 Grease the rubber sealing ring of a new filter and screw it into position on the pump, using hand pressure only, not the removal tool.
8 Top-up the engine oil to replenish any lost during the operations.
See also:
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug. Do not
pull on the wiring.
3 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the
sensor.
4 Remove the two securing screws and ...
Rear disc splash shield - removal and refitting
Note: A suitable puller will be required to
remove the drive flange, and a new rear hub
nut must be used on reassembly.
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Loosen the rear ...
Crankshaft and bearings - examination and renovation
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Examine the bearing surfaces of the
crankshaft for scratches or scoring and, using
a micrometer, check each journal and
crankpin for ovality. Where this is found to be
in e ...
