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:

    Speedometer cable - removal and refitting
    Removal 1 On models fitted with a trip computer, remove the speed sender unit. 2 Remove the instrument panel. 3 Pull the cable through the bulkhead into the engine compartment, and where applicab ...

    Thermo-viscous cooling fan (SOHC models) - removal and refitting
    Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the four retaining clips and unscrew the two retaining screws, then withdraw the upper section of the fan shroud (see illustrations). 1 ...

    Engine/automatic transmission assembly - reconnection and refitting
    1 Reverse the procedure described in paragraphs 1 to 25 of Section 8, noting the following points. 2 Check that the engine adapter plate is correctly positioned on its locating dowels. If necessa ...