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:
Brake fluid pipes and hoses - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 To remove a flexible hose, always free it
from any mounting bracket(s) first by prising
out the U-shaped retaining clip, and then
using ...
Rear tie-bar (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Before attempting to remove a tie-bar, note
the location of all washers and bushes. These
control the rear wheel alignment and they
must be returned to their original locations.
2 Raise ...
Fuel system - depressurising
Warning: The fuel system will
remain pressurised after the
engine is switched off. Comply
with relevant safety precautions
during this operation and refer to the
“Safety First” Section at the beg ...
