Rear stub axle carrier Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Raise and support the rear of the car on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Remove the rear hub as described in Section 9.
3 Remove the rear brake shoe assembly, as described in Chapter 9. You will also need to disconnect the brake fluid pipe at its connection to the wheel cylinder. Plug the pipe and cylinder connections to prevent fluid loss and the ingress of dirt.
4 Extract the handbrake cable through the backplate, then unscrew the four backplate retaining bolts and withdraw the backplate.
5 Position a jack under the lower arm and support it.
6 Undo the two nuts and remove the bolts securing the shock absorber to the stub axle carrier (see illustration).
16.6 Rear stub axle and shock absorber attachment - Saloon and Estate models
7 Undo the nut and remove the lower arm outboard pivot through-bolt.
8 Accurately record the location and number of washers at the tie-bar attachment then undo the nut and withdraw the stub axle carrier.
Refitting
9 If the stub axle is damaged or worn
excessively then it must be renewed.
10 Refitting is a reversal of the removal procedure, but note the following: a) When reassembling the tie-bar to the stub axle ensure that the spacers, washers and bushes are correctly located (as noted during removal).
b) Do not fully tighten the suspension retaining nuts and bolts to their specified torque settings until the vehicle is lowered and standing on its roadwheels.
c) Refit and connect the brake assembly components, as given in Chapter 9. Leave bleeding the hydraulic circuit until after the hub and brake drum are refitted.
d) Adjust the hub bearings, as detailed in Section 8.
See also:
Diagram 1: 1980-86 Starting, charging, and ignition (except
fuel injection models)
Diagram 1: 1980-86 Starting, charging, and ignition (except fuel injection
models) ...
Front direction indicator side repeater lamp - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Models up to 1987
2 To improve access, turn the steering onto
full lock.
3 Remove the relevant wheel arch liner.
4 Working under the wheel arch, depress th ...
Air cleaner - removal and refitting
K-Jetronic system
Removal
1 Remove the air cleaner element as
described in Chapter 1.
2 Detach the fuel filter from the side of the
cleaner casing (leave the fuel lines attached to
the filter) a ...