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:
Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, raise and support
the vehicle at the rear using stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”) then release
the handbrake.
2 Working underneath, extract the spring c ...
Bumper - removal and refitting
Front bumper
Models up to 1987
1 Remove the radiator grille panel.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead, then
disconnect the wiring plugs from the
indicators, and where applicable the
foglamps ...
Braking system warning lamps and electrical switches - removal
and refitting
General
1 All models are fitted with a low fluid level
warning switch in the master cylinder reservoir
cap and a brake pedal stop-lamp switch.
2 Some versions have front disc pad wear
sensors and ...
