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:
Sunroof components - removal, refitting and adjustment
Sunroof panel
Removal
1 To remove this type of glass panel, pull the
sun blind into the open position and have the
sliding roof closed.
2 Wind the sliding roof handle in an anticlockwise
directi ...
Engine - removal leaving manual gearbox in vehicle
Note: A suitable hoist and lifting tackle will be
required for this operation.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the bonnet.
3 Remove the air cleaner.
4 Disco ...
Rear axle tube (Van models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it
on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle
Support”). Remove the rear roadwheels.
2 Support the axle tube on a jack preferably
of trolley type.
3 ...
