Rear roadspring (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”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm by placing a jack beneath the spring seating.
3 On models equipped with a rear anti-roll bar disconnect the bar from the shackles by levering them apart with a screwdriver (see illustration).
13.3 Anti-roll bar-to-lower arm shackle attachment (arrowed)
4 Undo the nut and remove the lower arm inboard pivot bolt (see illustration).
13.4 Lower arm inboard pivot nuts and bolts (arrowed) - Saloon and Estate
models
5 Slowly lower the jack beneath the arm and remove the spring and insulator pad.
Refitting
6 Refitting is the reverse sequence to
removal. If applicable the plastic sleeved end
of the coil spring must be at the upper end
when fitted. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the
specified torque with the car standing on its
roadwheels.
See also:
Fuel pump - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
Mechanical pump
Note: A new gasket must be used when
refitting the pump.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 For improved ...
Engine/automatic transmission assembly - reconnection and refitting
1 Reverse the procedure described in
paragraphs 1 to 25 of Section 8, noting the
following points.
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels. If
necessa ...
Diagram 4a: 1984-86 KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Diagram 4a: 1984-86 KE-Jetronic fuel injection For starting and charging
circuits see Diagram 1 ...