Load apportioning valve P100 models) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 The load apportioning valve is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle underbody above the axle.
3 Remove the spring clip and clevis pin, and detach the spring from the valve operating lever (see illustration).
24.3 Remove the spring clip (arrowed) and clevis pin from the valve operating
lever
4 Place a suitable container beneath the valve to catch spilt fluid, then unscrew the union nuts and disconnect the fluid pipes.
Plug the open ends of the pipes and valve to prevent fluid leakage and dirt ingress.
5 Unscrew the three securing nuts and bolts from the valve mounting bracket, and remove the valve assembly (see illustration).
24.5 Load apportioning valve securing bolts (arrowed)
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but note
that the fluid inlet pipe from the master cylinder
must be connected to the lower valve port, and
the fluid outlet pipe to the rear brakes must be
connected to the upper valve port.
7 On completion, bleed the rear hydraulic circuit and check the valve adjustment.
See also:
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 ...
Diagram 1a: 1986-on Starting, charging, and ignition (except
fuel injection) all models
Diagram 1a: 1986-on Starting, charging, and ignition (except fuel injection)
all models ...
Servicing your tires
Checking the tire pressure
Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been
parked for at least one hour or has been driven less tha ...
