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:
Wiring diagrams
Notes, tables, wire colours and key to wiring diagrams. Models up to 1987
Notes, tables, wire colours and key to wiring diagrams. Models up to 1987
Key to wiring diagrams (continued). Models up to ...
General information and precautions
The body electrical system consists of all
lights, wash/wipe equipment, interior
electrical equipment, and associated switches
and wiring.
The electrical system is of the 12 volt
negative earth t ...
Interior lamp bulbs - renewal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Courtesy lamp
2 Remove the courtesy lamp.
3 Unclip the bulb from the lamp. On models
fitted with an overhead console and map
reading lamps, the courtesy la ...
