Engine/transmission - removal and separation
Note: Proceed as described for the OHV engine in Chapter 2A, Section 12 but note the following differences:
1 A lateral coolant pipe is not fitted to the side of the cylinder block on the CVH variants but the heater hoses must be disconnected from the thermostat housing and distribution.
Thermostat housing hose connections
Radiator bottom hose and distribution piece
2 When disconnecting the driveshafts, disregard paragraphs 20 to 26 as they can be detached by undoing the socket-head bolts. These can be loosened using a 6mm Allen key.
3 Disconnect the right-hand shaft just to the right of the intermediate shaft support bracket. Remove the bolts, together with the link washers, and detach the shaft, but do not let it hang freely; support it by suspending with a suitable length of wire. The right-hand intermediate shaft can be left in position during removal of the engine/transmission.
4 Disconnect the inner end of the left-hand driveshaft by unscrewing and removing the socket-head bolts and three link washers. Suspend the driveshaft with wire. Note that there is no need to disconnect the steering track-rod balljoint and lower suspension arm pivot or tie-rod to enable the engine/transmission to be removed and refitted.
5 Remove the intermediate shaft once the engine/transmission is removed, to allow for their subsequent separation.
6 Support and lower the engine/transmission.
Attach engine support sling to points indicated (arrowed)
Engine and gearbox assembly lowered onto trolley for removal from underneath
the car