Rear anti-roll bar (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Loosen the rear roadwheel nuts, chock the
front wheels, jack up the rear of the vehicle
and support on axle stands placed under the
side members.
2 Prise off the straps which connect the anti-roll bar to the suspension lower arms (see illustration).
17.2 Anti-roll bar-to-lower arm connecting strap
3 Unbolt the two securing brackets from the underbody, and remove the anti-roll bar (see illustration).
17.3 Anti-roll bar-to-underbody securing bracket
4 The connecting straps can be prised from the ends of the anti-roll bar, and the underbody mounting brackets and rubbers, which are of a split design, can be pulled off.
5 When fitting new mounting components, lubricate the rubber parts with soapy water to ease assembly.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Tighten
the anti-roll bar-to-underbody securing bolts
to the specified torque.
See also:
Bulbs (interior lamps) - renewal
Pre-1986 models
Glove compartment lamp
1 This is simply a matter of gently pulling the
bulb from its holder.
Heater control illumination lamp
2 Slide the heater control levers to the top of
thei ...
Fuel filler flap - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the filler flap and the tailgate or boot
lid, as applicable.
2 Remove the fuel filler cap and then remove
the screw securing the filler housing to the
fuel tank neck (see illustrat ...
Rear anti-roll bar (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Slacken the left-hand roadwheel bolts, raise
and support the rear of the car on stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”). Remove the
roadwheel.
2 Lever the shackles from the right and ...
