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4 Unscrew the nut from the rear end of the tie-bar, take off the washers and bushes as the tie-bar is withdrawn and keep them in strict sequence for refitting (see illustration).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:
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Note: Refer to the Specifications Section at
the beginning of this Chapter for ignition
timing values for use with unleaded petrol.
1 To run an engine on unleaded petrol,
certain criteria must be ...
Power-operated folding roof components - removal and refitting
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Removal
1 Remove the rear wheelhouse covers with
reference to Section 32.
2 Mark the two hoses connected to the ram
as a guide to reassembly, then remove the
circlips securing the ...
Centre console - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the gear lever knob.
2 Pull the rubber gaiter up the lever and
remove it.
3 Undo the four screws and remove the
console (see illustrations).
30.3a Centre console lower retaini ...