16. Manual gearbox Only.

F1 Manual Gearbox Only.
Remove the propshaft.
Remove the horseshoe clip and pull the propshaft from the torque tube.

Suggestion: To pull the prop shaft from the torque tube install a jubilee clip around the end of the prop shaft and use this to lever against.

16. Manual gearbox Only.

⚠ Warning
Avoid skin / eye contact or ingestion of clutch fluid. If skin or eyes are splashed with clutch fluid, rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water and obtain medical attention. If clutch fluid is ingested, obtain immediate medical attention.

Caution
Clutch fluid must not be allowed to contact the vehicle paint work. Remove spilt clutch fluid from the paint work by rinsing away with running water.

Place suitable absorbent material around the affected area to absorb any possible clutch fluid spillage.

Disconnect the clutch salve cylinder bleed and supply pipes. Pull the wire clips back to release the unions.

Caution
Ensure that the seal on the ‘male’ end remains connected to the ‘male’ end when disconnecting.

⚠ Warning ⚠
The torque tube is heavy. To avoid personal injury or damage to the torque tube, torque tube removal is at least a two person operation.

17. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the starter motor. Withdraw the starter motor and place to one side.
18. Disconnect the earth cable.

19. Loosen and undo the engine mount nuts sufficently to allow the front of the engine to be raised.

Do not remove the nuts - leave them in place, one or two threads only.

20. Raise the front of the engine. This then provides access to the two top bolts of the torque tube and enables move movement of the torque tube.
21. Ensure the torque tube is supported. Remove the bolts (x9) that secure the torque tube to the engine block. Withdraw the torque tube.