Rear anti-roll bar (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Slacken the left-hand roadwheel bolts, raise
and support the rear of the car on stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”). Remove the
roadwheel.
2 Lever the shackles from the right and lefthand suspension lower arms (see illustration).
18.2 Disconnecting the rear anti-roll bar shackles - Saloon and Estate models
A Left-hand side B Right-hand side
3 Unbolt the anti-roll bar from the underbody, carefully noting the relative fixing locations.
4 Release the fuel lines from their securing clips. Support the fuel tank and remove the three tank mounting bolts. Carefully lower the tank on its support (see illustration).
18.4 Fuel tank attachment details
A Mounting bolts (arrowed) B Mounting bolt (arrowed) C Fuel line clips
5 Withdraw the anti-roll bar from the left-hand side of the vehicle.
6 To remove the rubber bushes from the antiroll bar simply prise open the bush retainers with a screwdriver. Press the retainers together so that the fixing holes are in line when refitting.
Refitting
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal. The fuel
tank must be bolted in position before
securing the anti-roll bar. Ensure that the
underbody fixings are refitted in their original
locations.
8 Lubricate the shackle bushes with soap solution before reconnecting them to the lower arms.
See also:
Windscreen wiper motor and linkage - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the wiper arms and blades as
described in Section 17.
2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3 Remove the nut covers, the fixing nuts,
washers and spacers from the pivot sha ...
Examination and renovation
1 Clean all components using paraffin and a
stiff brush, except the crankshaft, which
should be wiped clean and the oil passages
cleaned out with a length of wire.
2 Never assume that a component ...
Washer nozzles - removal and refitting
Windscreen and rear window
washers
1 To remove a nozzle, carefully prise it from
its location using a thin-bladed screwdriver.
Disconnect the washer hose and withdraw the
nozzle.
2 To refit, rec ...