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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)23 · Suspension
23 · Steering & suspension

Compensator arm (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
SuspensionCompensator arm · page 2 of 2
Diagram
  1. Pull forward end of trailing arm downwards.
  2. Remove bolt securing compensator arm to trailing arm.
  3. Remove compensator arm.

Refit

Remove compensator arm.
  1. Position compensator arm to trailing arm with ’UP’ mark and arrow positioned as illustrated and facing the front of the vehicle.

NOTE: Arms are interchangeable LH to RH side of vehicle.

  1. Fit bolt, but DO NOT tighten.
  2. Align trailing arm to body, fit bolts and tighten to 78 Nm.
  3. Lever trailing arm inwards and connect compensator arm to body bracket. Fit bolt and flat washer, but DO NOT tighten.
  4. Tighten bolt securing compensator arm to trailing arm to 45 Nm.
  5. Lever trailing arm inwards, align centre of bolt with reference mark and tighten to 45 Nm.
  6. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
  7. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  8. Check rear wheel alignment. See STEERING, Adjustments.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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