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:
Front suspension lower arm inner pivot bush - renewal
1 To improve access, raise the front of the
vehicle on ramps. Apply the handbrake.
2 Unscrew and remove the nut, washer and
pivot bolt securing the relevant lower arm to
the crossmember.
3 Remove ...
Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Important SRS precautions
The SRS is designed to work with
the safety belt to help protect the
driver and right front passenger
from certain upper body injuries. Air
bags DO NOT inflate slowl ...
Inlet manifold - removal and refitting
SOHC models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Partially drain the cooling system.
3 Remove the air cleaner.
4 Disconnect the coolant hoses from the
automatic choke (where applica ...