Rear roadspring (Van models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 To remove the single leaf type rear
roadspring from the Van, raise the rear of the
vehicle and support it securely under the body
members (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Support the axle tube using a jack or stands.
2 Unscrew the spring U-bolt nuts and withdraw the bump rubber plate complete with shock absorber lower attachment (see illustration).
14.2 Rear roadspring U-bolt nuts (arrowed) - Van models
3 Disconnect the shackle from the rear end of the roadspring and pull the spring downward.
4 Unscrew and remove the spring front eye bolt and nut (see illustration).
14.4 Rear roadspring front eye bolt - Van models
A Pivot bolt
B Mounting bracket
C Spring eye
5 Remove the spring from under the vehicle.
Refitting
6 Refit by reversing the removal operations,
but do not tighten the nuts to the specified
torque until the weight of the vehicle has been
lowered onto the wheels.
7 On completion adjust the braking system light laden valve as described in Chapter 9.
See also:
Starting
Positions of the ignition
1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
gearshift lever (automatic transaxle
only) and allows key removal. On
vehicles with a manual transaxle
push the key in while turning t ...
Suspension and steering check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Front suspension and steering
check
1 Raise the front of the vehicle, and securely
support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”).
2 Visually inspect the balljoint dust covers
and ...
Crankcase emission control filter renewal - CVH engines (Every
24 000 miles or 2 Years)
Carburettor and Central Fuel
Injection (CFI) engines
1 Where fitted, the crankcase ventilation filter
is located in the base of the air cleaner.
2 The filter can be renewed by pulling it out of
t ...
