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:
Engine dismantling, examination, renovation and reassembly - general
information
Dismantling
1 Refer to Chapter 2, Part A, Section 18,
paragraphs 1 to 8 inclusive.
2 A suitable selection of splined and Torx
sockets will be required to remove many of
the bolts when dismantling ...
Sump - removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and sealing strips must be
used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead and
drain the engine oil (see Chapter 1).
2 Refer to Chapter 5, Part A and remove th ...
Rear shock absorber - removal and refitting
Saloon and Hatchback models
1 With the weight of the vehicle resting on the
roadwheels, work under the vehicle to
unscrew and remove the shock absorber
lower mounting bolt and nut from the relevan ...
