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:
Exhaust manifold - removal and refitting
2.0 litre SOHC models
1 Refer to Chapter 4 Part A, Section 26, but
note the following points.
2 Ignore the references to removal and
refitting of the air cleaner and hot air pick-up
pipe, and not ...
Specifications
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Door interior handle - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the door inner trim panel.
2 Where necessary for improved access, peel
back the waterproof plastic sheet from the
door.
3 Remove the two securing screws in the
case of models up ...
