Rear shock absorbers (Van models) - removal, testing and refitting
Removal
1 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Place a jack beneath the rear axle tube and just raise it slightly.
2 Disconnect the shock absorber lower mounting by unscrewing the nut and pivot bolt.
3 Unbolt the top mounting bracket from the body and withdraw the unit (see illustration).
11.3 Removing the rear shock absorber top mounting bracket - Van models
4 Undo the nut and pivot bolt to separate the mounting bracket from the shock absorber.
Testing
5 Proceed as described in Section 10.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but if a
new unit is being installed, prime it first in a
similar way to that described for testing.
See also:
Tailgate/boot lid lock and cylinder - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the trim panel as described in
Section 32.
2 Extract the lock cylinder retaining clip,
disconnect the control rods and remove the
cylinder.
3 Undo the three screws and detach th ...
Camshaft and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: A new camshaft oil seal should be used
when refitting the camshaft.
Removal
1 Remove the cylinder head.
2 Hold the camshaft stationary using a
suitable spanner on the cast boss behind the
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Windscreen/tailgate wiper blades and arms - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Pull the wiper arm away from the glass until
the arm locks.
2 Depress the small clip on the blade and
slide the blade out of the hooked part of the
arm (see illustration).
17.2 Disco ...
