Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual Supplement17 · Front suspension
17 · Steering & suspension

Front spring (page 2 of 3)

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Repairs
Front suspensionFront spring · page 2 of 3
Diagram
  1. Mark relationship of body and top of front damper.
  2. Remove 3 nuts securing front damper and spring assembly to body.
  3. Remove front damper from vehicle. Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  4. Position spring compressor tool 18G 1516 in vice.
Position spring compressor tool 18G 1516 in vice.
  1. Position spring and damper assembly on spring compressor and ensure lugs and arms on compressor firmly hold spring, refer to illustration.
  2. Compress spring approximately 5-8 cm.
Compress spring approximately 5-8 cm.
  1. Restrain damper shaft using a 6 mm Allen key, remove the damper shaft nut using a 19 mm spanner.
Restrain damper shaft using a 6 mm Allen key, remove the damper shaft nut using a 19 mm sp
  1. Remove washer, mounting base and spring mounting plate.

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