Flywheel/driveplate - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: New flywheel securing bolts must be used on refitting.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Refer to Section 26, Chapter 2, Part A but
also note the following points.
2 The flywheel/driveplate securing bolts must be renewed when refitting, and the new bolts are supplied ready-coated with threadlocking compound (see illustration).
24.2 Using an improvised tool to hold the flywheel stationary while
tightening the securing bolts - 1.8 litre (R2A)
3 The ring gear cannot be renewed independently of the flywheel/driveplate. If the ring gear is badly worn or has missing teeth, a new flywheel/driveplate must be fitted.
1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) 4 Refer to Section 26, Chapter 2, Part A, noting the following points.
5 If the engine is in the vehicle, refer to Chapter 6 when removing the clutch.
6 The flywheel securing bolts must be renewed when refitting, and the new bolts are supplied ready-coated with thread-locking compound.
7 The ring gear cannot be renewed independently of the flywheel. If the ring gear is badly worn or has missing teeth, a new flywheel must be fitted. Similarly, the flywheel must be renewed if the crankshaft speed/position sensor toothed disc is damaged.
See also:
Door - removal and refitting
Front door
1 On models with electric mirrors, electric
windows, central-locking, door-mounted
speakers, or “door ajar” sensors, remove the
trim panel and disconnect the wiring inside
the door. Wi ...
Ignition timing - adjustment for use with unleaded petrol
Note: Refer to the Specifications Section at
the beginning of this Chapter for ignition
timing values for use with unleaded petrol.
1 To run an engine on unleaded petrol,
certain criteria must be ...
Ignition HT coil - testing, removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions given in
Section 1 before proceeding.
All except models with DIS
ignition system
Testing
1 Accurate checking of the coil output
requires the use of special test eq ...