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:
Throttle cable - removal, refitting and adjustment
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Working inside the vehicle, remove the
lower facia panel from the driver’s side.
3 Prise off the securing clip and disconnect
the end of the thro ...
Crankshaft and main bearings - removal and refitting
Removal
1 With the engine removed from the vehicle,
remove the timing belt, crankshaft sprocket,
auxiliary shaft sprocket and the
flywheel/driveplate.
2 Remove the pistons and connecting rods. If ...
Headlamp unit - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the radiator grille panel.
Models up to 1987
3 Disconnect the headlamp wiring plug(s)
see illustration).
41.3 Disconnect the headlamp wiring plu ...
