Rocker gear - dismantling and reassembly
Dismantling 1 With the rocker assembly removed as described in Section 4, extract the split pin from one end of the rocker shaft (see illustration).
6.1 Rocker shaft assembly components
2 Take off the spring and plain washers from the end of the shaft.
3 Slide off the rocker arms, support pedestals and coil springs, keeping them in their originally fitted order. Clean out the oil holes in the shaft.
Reassembly
4 Apply engine oil to the rocker shaft before
reassembling and make sure that the flat on
the end of the shaft is to the same side as the
rocker arm adjuster screws. This is essential
for proper lubrication of the components.
See also:
Horn switch assembly - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Switch
Models up to 1987
2 Pull the trim insert from the centre of the
steering wheel, and disconnect the lead from
the horn push.
3 Disconnect the two le ...
Pistons and connecting rods - examination and renovation
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Examine the pistons for ovality, scoring,
and scratches. Check the connecting rods for
wear or damage.
2 The gudgeon pins are an interference fit in
the connecting rods, an ...
Timing belt - removal, refitting and adjustment
Removal
Note: From April 1988 (build code JG) a
modified timing belt tensioner incorporating a
larger diameter tensioner roller was
introduced, and from October 1988 an
improved timing belt was u ...
