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:
Bulbs
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized ...
Final drive oil level check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Check the final drive oil level as follows.
2 Position the vehicle over a pit, or raise it at
front and rear on ramps or axle stands. The
vehicle must be level.
3 Wipe clean around the final dri ...
Engine mountings - renewal
1 The engine mountings incorporate
hydraulic dampers and must be renewed if
excessive engine movement is evident.
2 Working in the engine compartment,
unscrew the central nuts securing the engine
...