Rear roadspring (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”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm by placing a jack beneath the spring seating.
3 On models equipped with a rear anti-roll bar disconnect the bar from the shackles by levering them apart with a screwdriver (see illustration).
13.3 Anti-roll bar-to-lower arm shackle attachment (arrowed)
4 Undo the nut and remove the lower arm inboard pivot bolt (see illustration).
13.4 Lower arm inboard pivot nuts and bolts (arrowed) - Saloon and Estate
models
5 Slowly lower the jack beneath the arm and remove the spring and insulator pad.
Refitting
6 Refitting is the reverse sequence to
removal. If applicable the plastic sleeved end
of the coil spring must be at the upper end
when fitted. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the
specified torque with the car standing on its
roadwheels.
See also:
Rear suspension lower arm (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal
and refitting
Models with rear drum brakes
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands placed
under the side members.
2 Remove the relevant driveshaft.
3 Remov ...
Contact breaker points renewal (Every 12 000 miles or 12
months)
1 Spring back the retaining clips or undo the
screws as appropriate and lift off the
distributor cap.
2 Withdraw the rotor arm from the distributor
shaft.
3 On the Bosch distributor disconnect th ...
Diagram 4b: 1986-on KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Diagram 4b: 1986-on KE-Jetronic fuel injection For starting and charging
circuits see Diagram 1a ...