Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Mini
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Engine05 Emission control06 Engine management system - MEMS07 Fuel delivery system08 Cooling system09 Manifold & exhaust systems10 Clutch11 Manual gearbox12 Drive shafts13 Steering14 Suspension15 Brakes16 Restraint systems17 Body18 Heating & ventilation19 Wipers & washers20 Electrical21 Instruments
Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)04 · Engine
04 · Engine

Engine and gearbox (page 5 of 9)

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs
EngineEngine and gearbox · page 5 of 9
Diagram
  1. Disconnect multiplug from evaporative emission canister purge valve.
Disconnect multiplug from evaporative emission canister purge valve.
  1. Disconnect engine harness multiplug from main harness.
  2. Release engine harness multiplug from bracket on body.
  3. Remove exhaust front pipe. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  4. Select reverse gear.
Select reverse gear.
  1. Using a suitable punch, drive out roll pin securing selector rod to selector shaft.
  2. Release selector rod from shaft.
  3. Select neutral.
  4. Remove nut and bolt securing gear change steady bar to gearbox.
Remove nut and bolt securing gear change steady bar to gearbox.
  1. Using tool 18G 1240 release drive shafts from differential housing.
  2. Remove both front road wheels.
  3. Raise one side of front suspension using a jack positioned beneath lower suspension arm.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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