Manifolds, exhaust and emission control systems
All models utilise a light alloy inlet manifold which on carburettor models is coolant heated to improve the atomisation of the fuel/air mixture.
The exhaust manifold is of cast iron construction and incorporates a heated air box as part of the air inlet system on carburettor models.
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Front suspension strut - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal
1 Slacken the roadwheel bolts, raise the front
of the vehicle and support it securely on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”),
then remove the roadwheel.
2 Support the underside of ...
Rear suspension/final drive unit rear mounting (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models) - renewal
Note: From May 1986, revised rear
suspension/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 lat ...
Engine/automatic transmission assembly - reconnection and refitting
1 Reverse the procedure described in Section
11, noting the following points.
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels.
3 As the torque converter is onl ...
