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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)04 · Engine
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Camshaft thrust plate

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs › Camshaft thrust plate
EngineCamshaft thrust plate · page 1 of 2

CAMSHAFT THRUST PLATE

Service repair no - 12.13.23.

Remove

  1. Remove timing chain and gears. See this section.
Camshaft thrust plate – Remove timing chain and gears. See this section.
  1. Remove 3 bolts securing camshaft thrust plate and remove camshaft thrust plate.

Refit

  1. Clean camshaft thrust plate and engine front plate.
  2. Lubricate face of camshaft thrust plate.
  3. Fit camshaft thrust plate and tighten bolts to 11 Nm.
  4. Fit timing chain and gears. See this section.

CRANKSHAFT FRONT PULLEY

Service repair no - 12.21.01

Remove

  1. Remove coolant pump pulley. See COOLING SYSTEM, Repairs.
  2. Remove starter motor. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
Crankshaft front pulley – Remove starter motor. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  1. Fit flywheel locking tool and secure with 2 bolts.
  2. Position jack under engine.

CAUTION: Use a block of wood or hard rubber pad between jack and engine.

  1. Take the weight off engine LH mounting.
Crankshaft front pulley – Take the weight off engine LH mounting.
  1. Remove bolts securing engine LH mounting bracket to gearbox casing.
  2. Raise engine to allow access to crankshaft pulley bolt.

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