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:
Engine/manual gearbox assembly - removal and separation
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before
proceeding. A suitable hoist and lifting tackle
will be required for this operation.
Removal
1 Proceed as described in Section 9,
paragraphs 1 to 17 ...
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Note: All self-locking nuts and spring washers
must be renewed on reassembly.
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands placed
under the side me ...
Steering column adjuster - dismantling and reassembly
Note: A new adjuster locknut and washer
must be used on reassembly.
Dismantling
1 To dismantle the adjuster assembly,
proceed as follows.
2 Remove the locknut and washer securing
the adjuster th ...