Intermediate shaft - removal

Engine repair procedures - 1.6 and 1.8 litre 8 valve / Intermediate shaft - removal

1 The intermediate shaft can only be withdrawn from the crankcase with the engine removed from the vehicle.

2 Remove the timing belt.

3 Remove the fuel pump on carburettor models and the ignition distributor.

4 Before removing the intermediate shaft, check that the endfloat does not exceed the maximum specified amount.

5 Undo the two sealing flange retaining bolts then withdraw the intermediate shaft, complete with sealing flange (see illustrations).

16.5a Intermediate shaft retaining flange bolts (arrowed)

16.5b Withdrawing intermediate shaft

6 Withdraw the sealing flange from the intermediate shaft. The oil seal within the flange and the O-ring must be renewed on reassembly.