Load apportioning valve P100 models) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 The load apportioning valve is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle underbody above the axle.
3 Remove the spring clip and clevis pin, and detach the spring from the valve operating lever (see illustration).
24.3 Remove the spring clip (arrowed) and clevis pin from the valve operating
lever
4 Place a suitable container beneath the valve to catch spilt fluid, then unscrew the union nuts and disconnect the fluid pipes.
Plug the open ends of the pipes and valve to prevent fluid leakage and dirt ingress.
5 Unscrew the three securing nuts and bolts from the valve mounting bracket, and remove the valve assembly (see illustration).
24.5 Load apportioning valve securing bolts (arrowed)
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but note
that the fluid inlet pipe from the master cylinder
must be connected to the lower valve port, and
the fluid outlet pipe to the rear brakes must be
connected to the upper valve port.
7 On completion, bleed the rear hydraulic circuit and check the valve adjustment.
See also:
Crankshaft and main bearings - removal and refitting
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Removal
1 With the engine removed from the vehicle,
remove the timing belt, crankshaft sprocket
and thrustwasher.
2 Remove the pistons and connecting rods. If
no work is to ...
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 sea ...
Door window glass and regulator - removal and refitting
Front door window glass - models
with manual windows
Saloon, Estate and Van models
Removal
1 Remove the door trim panel, as described
in Section 11.
2 Carefully peel back the waterproof sheet
f ...