Rear tie-bar (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Before attempting to remove a tie-bar, note
the location of all washers and bushes. These
control the rear wheel alignment and they
must be returned to their original locations.
2 Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it with stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
3 Unscrew and remove the pivot bolt from the eye at the front end of the tie-bar (see illustration).
12.3 Exploded view of the rear tie-bar mountings - Saloon and Estate models
A Nut
B Tie-bar
C Washer (additionalwashers
may be fitted)
D Bush
E Washer
F Nut
G Bush
H Washer (additional washers
may be fitted)
J Bush
K Pivot bolt
4 Unscrew the nut from the rear end of the tie-bar, take off the washers and bushes as the tie-bar is withdrawn and keep them in strict sequence for refitting (see illustration).
12.4 Tie-bar-to-stub axle carrier retaining nut (arrowed) - Saloon and Estate
models
Refitting 5 Renewal of the tie-bar flexible bush is quite easily carried out using sockets or distance pieces and applying pressure in the jaws of a vice.
6 Refit the tie-bar by reversing the removal operations.
See also:
Front disc caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Apply the handbrake, loosen the relevant
roadwheel nuts, then jack up the front of the
vehicle and support on axle stands. (see
“Jacking ...
Boot lid (Cabriolet models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the boot and prop it open using a
length of wood.
2 Pull out the clips securing the gas strut and
remove the strut.
3 Working inside the boot, undo the nuts
securing the hinge ass ...
Temperature gauge sender unit - removal and refitting
Note: Suitable jointing compound will be
required on refitting.
Removal
1 With the engine cold unscrew the pressure
cap on the thermostat housing or expansion
tank as applicable, then refit it. T ...