Rear suspension lower arm (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 On cars equipped with the anti-lock braking system, refer to Chapter 9 and remove the load apportioning valve adjusting bracket from the lower arm.
3 If an anti-roll bar is fitted, disconnect the shackles from the lower arm by levering them apart with a screwdriver (see illustration 13.3).
4 Support the lower arm using a jack located beneath the roadspring.
5 Undo the nut and remove the arm inboard pivot bolt.
6 Undo the nut, remove the outboard pivot through-bolt then lower the jack and remove the spring and insulator pad.
7 Withdraw the lower arm from the car.
Refitting
8 Refitting is the reverse sequence to
removal, bearing in mind the following points:
a) If applicable the plastic sleeved end of the
coil spring must be at the upper end
when fitted.
b) Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque with the car standing on its roadwheels.
c) On cars equipped with the anti-lock braking system, refit the load apportioning valve adjusting bracket as described in Chapter 9.
See also:
Fuel evaporative emission control system components (Central
Fuel Injection/CFI engines) - removal and refitting
Carbon canister
Removal
1 The carbon canister is located behind the
bumper, under the front right-hand wheelarch
(see illustration).
5.1 Carbon canister location (wheelarch liner removed) - CFI ...
Power-operated folding roof - fluid level checking and bleeding
General
1 As from 1987, a power-operated folding
roof is available as an option on Cabriolet
models.
2 The roof is operated hydraulically from an
electric pump located in the left-hand side of
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Front anti-roll bar - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The anti-roll bar is used in conjunction with
the forged type suspension lower arm.
2 Jack up the front of the car and support it
on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
3 Where ...
