Suspension and steering 11�7.4 Front anti-roll bar-to-lower arm mounting deformation of the bush, again using the bolt, nut, washers and tube. 8 Locate the end of the lower arm in the crossmember, and refit the pivot bolt, washer and nut. If necessary, push the outer rim of the roadwheel in order to line up the holes in the lower arm bush and the crossmember. Note that the pivot bolt head should face to the rear of the vehicle. Do not tighten the bolt at this stage. 9 Refit the plastic cover, dished washer (where applicable), and nut to the end of the anti-roll bar. Do not tighten the nut at this stage. 10 Lower the vehicle so that its weight is resting on the roadwheels, and bounce the vehicle to settle the suspension. 11 Tighten the lower arm pivot bolt, following the procedure given in Section 2. 12 Tighten the anti-roll bar-to-lower arm securing nut to the specified torque. 13 Lower the vehicle from the ramps, if not already done.A Rear (black or green) shallow dished washer B Plastic cover (where applicable) C Compliance bushes D Plastic cover (where applicable) E Front (yellow or black) deep dished washerRefitting8 To refit the anti-roll bar, proceed as follows. 9 Fit the shallow dished washers (colour coded black or green) and the plastic covers (where applicable) to the ends of the anti-roll bar, then push the anti-roll bar through the bushes in the lower arms. Fit the remaining plastic covers (where applicable) and the deep dished washers (colour coded yellow or black) and loosely fit the securing nuts. Note that the convex faces of the dished washers must face the lower arm. Do not tighten the nuts fully at this stage. 10 Locate the ree�lower arm inner pivot bush in the crossmember, and refit the pivot bolt, washer and nut. If necessary, push the outer rim of the roadwheel in order to line up the holes in the lower arm bush and the crossmember. Note that the pivot bolt head should face to the rear of the vehicle. Do not tighten the bolt at this stage. 11 Lower the vehicle so that its weight is resting on the roadwheels. 12 Refit the anti-roll bar U-clamps to the vehicle underbody. Note that various different types of clamping components have been used during production, and if any of the components are to be renewed, it is important to retain the old components for identification when ordering new parts. The same type of clamp assembly must be used on both sides of the vehicle. Tighten the bolts evenly on each clamp to the specified torque. Where applicable, secure the bolts with the locktabs. 13 Bounce the vehicle to settle the suspension, then tighten the lower arm pivot bolt, following the procedure given in Section 2. 14 Tighten the anti-roll bar-to-lower arm securing nuts to the specified torque. 15 Lower the vehicle from the ramps, if not already done.8 Front anti-roll bar-to-lower arm compliance bushes - renewalNote: The compliance bushes must be renewed in vehicle sets, therefore the bushes on both sides of the vehicle must be renewed at the same time. If plastic covers were not originally fitted between the dished washers and the bushes, suitable covers should be obtained for fitting during reassembly. 1 Remove the anti-roll bar. 2 Using a thin-bladed chisel or screwdriver, carefully prise out the compliance bushes from the lower arms. 3 Tap the new bushes into place using a suitable socket or tube drift (see illustration). 4 Some vehicles may have small rubber spacer washers fitted to the ends of the anti-roll bar, and these should be discarded on reassembly. 5 Refit the anti-roll bar.10 Rear suspension and final drive unit assembly (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refittingNote: From May 1986, revised final drive unit rear mounting bolts have been used in production. Whenever the earlier type of bolts are removed, they should be discarded and the later type fitted. The earlier bolts are coloured blue, and the later type bolts are coloured gold.Removal1 Jack up the vehicle and support on axle stands (see acking and Vehicle Support�. It is only strictly necessary to jack up the rear of the vehicle, but this provides only limited access. Note that the axle stands should be positioned under the side members. 2 Remove the rear section of the exhaust system - ie. from the joint. 3 Remove the propeller shaft. 4 Disconnect the handbrake equaliser from the operating rod by removing the circlip and9 Front suspension lower arm inner pivot bush - renewal1 To improve access, raise the front of the vehicle on ramps. Apply the handbrake. 2 Unscrew and remove the nut, washer and pivot bolt securing the relevant lower arm to the crossmember. 3 Remove the anti-roll bar-to-lower arm securing nut and recover the dished washer and plastic cover (where applicable). 4 Ensure that the handbrake is applied, jack up the front of the vehicle and support on axle stands (see acking and Vehicle Support�. 5 Pull the inner end of the lower arm from the crossmember. 6 The pivot bush can now be removed from the lower arm using a long bolt with nut, washers and a suitable metal tube. 7 Lubricate the new bush with soapy water, and fit with a single continuous action to avoid118.3 Tapping a front anti-roll bar-to-lower arm compliance bush into position
