Major operations possible with the engine in the car
The following work can be carried out without having to remove the engine: a) Timing belt - renewal.
b) Camshaft oil seal - renewal.
c) Camshaft - removal and refitting.
d) Cylinder head - removal and refitting.
e) Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal.
f) Sump - removal and refitting.
g) Piston/connecting rod - removal and refitting.
h) Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting.
See also:
Steering gear bellows - renewal
1 At the first indication of a split or grease
leakage from the bellows, renew them.
2 Loosen off the roadwheel bolts, raise the
front of the vehicle and support it on stands
(see “Jacking and Veh ...
Steering column lock - removal and refitting
Note: For ignition switch removal see
Chapter 5. A new shear-bolt will be
required on refitting.
Removal
1 To remove the ignition switch/column lock,
the shear-head bolt must be drilled out.
2 A ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine in vehicle)
Note: Refer to the note at the beginning of
Section 20 before proceeding.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system.
3 Disconnect the heater ...
