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:
Fuel injector - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding. New injector
seals will be required on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleane ...
Front brake disc pad check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Place a mirror between the roadwheel and
the caliper and check the thickness of the
friction material of the disc pads (see
illustration). If the material has worn down to
the specified minimum ...
Alternator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 The operations are similar for all makes of
alternator.
2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal,
then disco ...