Suspension and steering
The independent front suspension is of the MacPherson strut type, incorporating coil springs and integral telescopic shock absorbers. Lateral location of each strut assembly is by a forged or pressed steel lower suspension arm containing rubber inner mounting bushes and incorporating a balljoint at their outer ends.
See also:
Front direction indicator side repeater lamp - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Models up to 1987
2 To improve access, turn the steering onto
full lock.
3 Remove the relevant wheel arch liner.
4 Working under the wheel arch, depress th ...
Light laden valve (Van models) - adjustment, removal and
refitting
1 The light laden valve used on Van models is
a pressure regulating valve which reacts to
suspension height according to vehicle load.
The valve is mounted on the underside of the
vehicle above th ...
Sump - removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and sealing strips will be
required for refitting, and sealing compound
will be required to coat the gasket faces.
Removal
1 If the engine is in the vehicle, proceed as
follows, ...
