Rear shock absorbers (Van models) - removal, testing and refitting
Removal
1 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Place a jack beneath the rear axle tube and just raise it slightly.
2 Disconnect the shock absorber lower mounting by unscrewing the nut and pivot bolt.
3 Unbolt the top mounting bracket from the body and withdraw the unit (see illustration).
11.3 Removing the rear shock absorber top mounting bracket - Van models
4 Undo the nut and pivot bolt to separate the mounting bracket from the shock absorber.
Testing
5 Proceed as described in Section 10.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but if a
new unit is being installed, prime it first in a
similar way to that described for testing.
See also:
OHV and HCS engines
The 1.1 litre and 1.3 litre OHV engines are of four-cylinder,
in-line overhead valve type (hence OHV), mounted transversely together with the
transmission, at the front of the car.
The crankshaft ...
Road test (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Instruments and electrical
equipment
1 Check the operation of all instruments and
electrical equipment.
2 Make sure that all instruments read
correctly, and switch on all electrical
equipment in ...
Exhaust manifold - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket will be required on
refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 On carburettor and CFI engine models
remove the air cleaner as described in the
appropriate Pa ...
