Rear anti-roll bar (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Loosen the rear roadwheel nuts, chock the
front wheels, jack up the rear of the vehicle
and support on axle stands placed under the
side members.
2 Prise off the straps which connect the anti-roll bar to the suspension lower arms (see illustration).
17.2 Anti-roll bar-to-lower arm connecting strap
3 Unbolt the two securing brackets from the underbody, and remove the anti-roll bar (see illustration).
17.3 Anti-roll bar-to-underbody securing bracket
4 The connecting straps can be prised from the ends of the anti-roll bar, and the underbody mounting brackets and rubbers, which are of a split design, can be pulled off.
5 When fitting new mounting components, lubricate the rubber parts with soapy water to ease assembly.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Tighten
the anti-roll bar-to-underbody securing bolts
to the specified torque.
See also:
Bulbs (interior lamps) - renewal
Pre-1986 models
Glove compartment lamp
1 This is simply a matter of gently pulling the
bulb from its holder.
Heater control illumination lamp
2 Slide the heater control levers to the top of
thei ...
Power-operated folding roof components - removal and refitting
Hydraulic rams
Removal
1 Remove the rear wheelhouse covers with
reference to Section 32.
2 Mark the two hoses connected to the ram
as a guide to reassembly, then remove the
circlips securing the ...
Steering column lock - removal and refitting
Note: For ignition switch removal see
Chapter 5. A new shear-bolt will be
required on refitting.
Removal
1 To remove the ignition switch/column lock,
the shear-head bolt must be drilled out.
2 A ...
