Rear axle tube (Van models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it
on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle
Support”). Remove the rear roadwheels.
2 Support the axle tube on a jack preferably of trolley type.
3 Remove the rear hub as described in Section 9.
4 Disconnect the brake hydraulic pipes and hoses at the axle tube bracket. Plug the pipe and hose ends after removal.
5 Disconnect the brake pipe unions at the rear wheel cylinders then undo the four bolts each side and remove both rear brake backplates.
6 Undo the axle-to-roadspring retaining Ubolt nuts and remove the U-bolts.
7 Lower the axle tube to the ground while at the same time sliding the light laden valve link rod from its spacer tube. Remove the link rod and bush from the axle tube.
8 Withdraw the axle from under the vehicle.
Refitting
9 Refitting is the reverse sequence to removal
bearing in mind the following:
a) Adjust the hub bearings as described in
Section 8.
b) Tighten the U-bolt nuts to the specified torque with the weight of the vehicle on its roadwheels.
c) Bleed the brake hydraulic system and adjust the light laden valve as described in Chapter 9.
See also:
Road test (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Instruments and electrical
equipment
1 Check the operation of all instruments and
electrical equipment.
2 Make sure that all instruments read
correctly, and switch on all electrical
equipment in ...
Driveshaft check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Carry out a thorough inspection of the
driveshafts and joints as follows.
2 Jack up the front of the car and support it
securely on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”).
3 Slowly rot ...
Seat belt check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Periodically check the belts for fraying or
other damage. If evident, renew the belt.
2 If the belts become dirty, wipe them with a
damp cloth using a little detergent only.
3 Check the tightnes ...
