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:
Charge air temperature sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The charge air temperature sensor is only
used on KE-Jetronic systems and is located in
the air inlet duct (see illustration).
17.1 Charge air temperature sensor location (arrowed)
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Air Charge Temperature (ACT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The ACT sensor is screwed into the CFI
unit.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4 Disconnect the ACT sensor wiring plug (see
illustration).
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Maintenance - component location
Underbonnet view of a 1983 2.0 litre SOHC carburettor model (air cleaner
removed)
1 Brake fluid reservoir
2 Windscreen wiper motor
3 Battery
4 Ignition coil
5 Carburettor
6 Distributor
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