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2.1 .............. Jacking And Lifting ...........................................
2.1.1 ............. Jacking And Lifting. Safety Precautions ..........................
2.1.2 ............. Jacking And Lifting. Jacking Points ..............................
2.1.3 ............. Jacking And Lifting. Wheel Free Lift .............................
2.1.4 ............. Jacking And Lifting. Workshop Jacks ............................
2.1.4.1 ........... Jacking And Lifting. Workshop Jacks. Front - One Wheel ...........
2.1.4.2 ........... Jacking And Lifting. Workshop lacks. Front - Both Wheels ..........
2.1.4.3 ........... Jacking And Lifting. Workshop Jacks. Rear - Both Wheels ...........
2.2 .............. Vehicle Recovery ............................................
2.2.1. ............ Vehicle Recovery, General .....................................
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2.2.3 ............. Vehicle Recovery, Gear-shift Interlock - Manual Override .........
2.2.4 ............. Vehicle Recovery, Transporting .................................
2.2.5 ............. Vehicle Recovery, Towing Recovery .............................
2.2.6 ............. Vehicle Recovery, Vehicles With Defective Automatic Transmission ..
2.2.7. ............ Vehicle Recovery, Suspended Towing ...........................
2.2.8. ............ Vehicle Recovery, Rear Suspended Tow ..........................
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0 2.1 JACKING AND LIFTING
2.1.1. Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions must be observed when
raising the vehicle to perform service operations:
0 Whenever possible use a ramp or a pit in preference
to a jack, when working beneath a vehicle.
0 Never rely on a jack to support a vehicle; use axle
stands or blocks under the vehicle jacking points to
provide rigid support.
0 When working beneath a vehicle, chock the wheels in
addition to applying the handbrake.
0 Ensure that the vehicle is standing on firm, level
ground before using the jack
0 Check that any lifting equipment used has adequate
capacity for the load being lifted and is in full working
order.
2.1.2 Jacking Points
The jack provided in the vehicle toolkit engages with jacking
points situated below the body side members, in front of the
rear wheels (Fig.
1) and behind the front wheels (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
2.1.3 WheeLFree L i#t
Use of a wheel-free lift is recommended for maintenance operations. Support the vehicle using lifting pads at the four
jacking points (Fig. 3).
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Front - One Wheel
Position the jack under the lower spring support pan (Fig. I), using a wooden block placed between the jack head and the
spring support pan. Place an axle stand
in position at the ad- jacent jacking point when the wheel has been raised.
2.1.4.2 Front - Both Wheels
Position the jack centrally under the front crossmember (Fig. 2), using a wooden block placed between the jack head and
the crossmember. Place axle stands under both front jack- ing points when the vehicle has been raised.
2.1.4.3 Rear - Both Wheels
Place the jackcentrally underthe rear crossmember (Fig. 3), using a wooden block placed between the jack head and the
crossmember. Place axle stands under both rear jacking
points when the vehicle has been raised.
I 2.1.4 WorkshoD lacks
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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2.2.4 Transporting
If thevehicle is being transported on a trailer or flatbed transporter (Fig. I), the handbrake must be applied, the wheels
chocked and if fitted with an automatic transmission, the gear selector lever moved to neutral, 'N' (see Gear-shift
Interlock).
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JOS-031
Fig. 1
CAUTION: Do not select 'P' because the parking lock mechanism may be damaged by the continuous slight forward
and backward movement of the vehicle on the transporter.
There are four tie-down brackets on the vehicle underbody. Do not attach the tie down hooks of the transporter to the
towing eyes of the vehicle.
2.2.5 Towing Recovery
Adhereto local regulationsforthetowing ofvehicles. In certain countriesthe registration number ofthetowing vehicle
and an 'ON TOW sign or warning triangle must be displayed in a prominent position at the rear of the vehicle which
is being towed.
WARNING: WHEN THE ENGINE
IS NOT RUNNING, THE STEERING AND BRAKES WILL NO LONGER BE
ACCUMULATOR. THEREFORE, BE PREPARED FOR
HEAVY STEERING AND THE NEED FOR GREATLY
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE.
POWER-ASSISTED.
APPLICATIONS
OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GRADUALLY DEPRESSURIZE THE
*The vehicle may be towed by another for a SHORT DISTANCE ONLY (maximum
0,8km / O.Smile), with the gear lever
in neutral (N) provided that a speed of 48 km / h (30 mile / h) is not exceeded.
2.2.6
The vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels clear of the ground, see suspended towing.
Vehicles with Defective Automatic Transmission:
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2.2.7 Suspended Towing
CAUTION: Do not tow with sling-type equipment as damage to the bodywork may result. Do not front suspend tow vehides with automatic transmission.
2.2.8 Rear Suspended Tow
Remove the ignition key from the ignition /steering lock.
. Raise the vehicle using a lifting device with a cradle. This should be positioned under each rear wheel as indicated
in Fig. 1.
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1. SERVICE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Illustration I JaauarNumber I -
18G 1465
Description Notes
Engine lifting brackets
Engine
fl support beam
11. TORQUE TIGHTEN1 NG SPEC1 FICA TIONS
Fixing Tightening Torque
(Nm)
49 - 54
8- 10
22 - 28
22
- 24
23 - 27
7 - 10
95 - 105
23
- 27
15
-18
23
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Bell housing to adaptor plate
Bleed nipple to slave cylinder
Center bearing to body
Center bearing to mounting plate
Clutch cover to flywheel
Clutch damper to mounting bracket
Flywheel to crankshaft
Front cover to transmission
Front pipe to intermediate pipe
Gearshift lever
housing to transmission
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Manual Transmission & Clutch (AJ16)
7.1.1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION, DESCRIPTION
The Getrag 290 5-speed manual transmission (Fig. I), fitted to this vehicle incorporates synchromesh on all forward
gears.
Gear selection is by a centrally mounted lever, connected to the transmission selector shaft via a pivoting joint.
All gears are engaged by a single selector shaft operating three rods which move the selector forks.
The drive pinion is supported at the rear by a duplex ball bearing situated in the front casing and at the front, a spigot
engages in a needle roller bearing in the flywheel.
The mainshaft is supported at the front by a caged roller bearing situated
in the drive pinion counterbore; in the centre
by a roller bearing supported by the intermediate casing and at the rear by a duplex bearing in the transmission rear
casing.
Each of the forward speed mainshaft gears incorporates an integral synchromesh mechanism, with the clutch hubs
splined to the mainshaft and situated between each pair of gears.
Thecountershaft issupported
atthe front bya roller bearing situated in the front casing; in thecentre bya roller bearing
in the intermediate casing and at the rear by a roller bearing situated in the tail housing.
The reverse idler gear is supported by two caged roller bearings, is
in constant mesh and is situated on a stationary
shaft.
Longitudinal location of the idler gear is controlled by a spacer abutting the shaft.
J37- 099
Fig. 1 The Getrag 290 Transmission
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Manual Transmission & Clutch (AJ16)
7.1.12 CLUTCH, DESCRIPTION
The single-plate, diaphragm-type clutch, is operated by the pushrod of the slave cylinder acting on the clutch lever.
The slave cylinder, mounted on the transmission bell housing, is operated hydraulically from the clutch master cylinder
through
a series of hydraulic pipes.
The piston in the master cylinder is operated
by a push rod from the clutch pedal, which is fitted to the bulkhead
mounted pedal box.
The clutch pedal is positioned to the left of the brake pedal.
The engines use
a twin-mass flywheel configuration with built-in springs to provide a smooth take-up of drive.
The flywheel is extremely heavy and great care must be taken when lifting
it from the vehicle.
Fig.
1 The Clutch Assembly
CAUTION: The hydraulic fluid used in the clutch hydraulic system is injurious to car paintwork. Utmost precautions
MUST at all times be taken to prevent spillage of fluid. Should fluid be accidentally spilled onto the
paintwork, wipe fluid off immediately with a cloth moistened with denatured alcohol (methylated
spirits).
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