Rear tie-bar (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Before attempting to remove a tie-bar, note
the location of all washers and bushes. These
control the rear wheel alignment and they
must be returned to their original locations.
2 Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it with stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
3 Unscrew and remove the pivot bolt from the eye at the front end of the tie-bar (see illustration).
12.3 Exploded view of the rear tie-bar mountings - Saloon and Estate models
A Nut
B Tie-bar
C Washer (additionalwashers
may be fitted)
D Bush
E Washer
F Nut
G Bush
H Washer (additional washers
may be fitted)
J Bush
K Pivot bolt
4 Unscrew the nut from the rear end of the tie-bar, take off the washers and bushes as the tie-bar is withdrawn and keep them in strict sequence for refitting (see illustration).
12.4 Tie-bar-to-stub axle carrier retaining nut (arrowed) - Saloon and Estate
models
Refitting 5 Renewal of the tie-bar flexible bush is quite easily carried out using sockets or distance pieces and applying pressure in the jaws of a vice.
6 Refit the tie-bar by reversing the removal operations.
See also:
Camshaft and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: A new camshaft oil seal and new rocker
arm securing nuts should be used when
refitting.
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Removal
1 Remove the cylinder head.
2 Unscrew the securing bolts and remove the ...
Ignition switch and lock barrel - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 For improved access, remove the securing
screws and unclip the lower and upper
steering column shrouds.
3 Insert the ignition key and turn to pos ...
Diagram 4: 1983-on K-Jetronic fuel injection
Diagram 4: 1983-on K-Jetronic fuel injection For starting and charging
circuits see Diagram 1 ...