Rear stub axle carrier Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Raise and support the rear of the car on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Remove the rear hub as described in Section 9.
3 Remove the rear brake shoe assembly, as described in Chapter 9. You will also need to disconnect the brake fluid pipe at its connection to the wheel cylinder. Plug the pipe and cylinder connections to prevent fluid loss and the ingress of dirt.
4 Extract the handbrake cable through the backplate, then unscrew the four backplate retaining bolts and withdraw the backplate.
5 Position a jack under the lower arm and support it.
6 Undo the two nuts and remove the bolts securing the shock absorber to the stub axle carrier (see illustration).
16.6 Rear stub axle and shock absorber attachment - Saloon and Estate models
7 Undo the nut and remove the lower arm outboard pivot through-bolt.
8 Accurately record the location and number of washers at the tie-bar attachment then undo the nut and withdraw the stub axle carrier.
Refitting
9 If the stub axle is damaged or worn
excessively then it must be renewed.
10 Refitting is a reversal of the removal procedure, but note the following: a) When reassembling the tie-bar to the stub axle ensure that the spacers, washers and bushes are correctly located (as noted during removal).
b) Do not fully tighten the suspension retaining nuts and bolts to their specified torque settings until the vehicle is lowered and standing on its roadwheels.
c) Refit and connect the brake assembly components, as given in Chapter 9. Leave bleeding the hydraulic circuit until after the hub and brake drum are refitted.
d) Adjust the hub bearings, as detailed in Section 8.
See also:
Hydraulic system - bleeding (conventional braking system)
Note: On cars equipped with the Anti-lock
Braking System, refer to Section 23.
Warning: Hydraulic fluid is
poisonous; wash off immediately
and thoroughly in the case of skin
contact, and seek imm ...
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off an ...
Seats - removal and refitting
Front seat
Removal
1 Slide the seat as far forward as it will go.
2 Unscrew and remove the bolts which retain
the rear of the seat slides to the floor pan.
3 Slide the seat as far to the rear as ...