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:
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 ...
Seating
Notes:
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seat ...
Pressure regulating valve (Saloon and Estate models) - removal
and refitting
1 The brake pressure regulating valve is
located within the engine compartment, just
above the aperture in the wing inner panel
through which the steering tie-rod passes. On
pre-1986 models the va ...