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:
Handbrake cables - renewal
1 Chock the front wheels, then fully release
the handbrake.
2 Raise and support the vehicle at the rear
with axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle
Support”).
Primary cable
3 Extract the spring c ...
Rear suspension lower arm (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”).
2 On cars equipped with the anti-lock braking
system, refer to Chapter 9 and remove the
load appo ...
Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Slacken the alternator mounting and
adjuster bolts and after pushing the alternator
in towards the engine, slip off the drivebelt.
3 Unscrew and remove th ...
