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.

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Instrument panel components - removal and refitting
1 Remove the instrument panel. Panel illumination and warning lamp bulbs 2 Twist the relevant bulbholder anticlockwise and withdraw it from the printed circuit board on the rear of the instrument ...

Bonnet lock release cable - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Working inside the vehicle, remove the three retaining screws, and withdraw the lower steering column shroud. 2 Remove the retaining screw, and withdraw the release cable bracket from t ...

Steering wheel - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. 2 Prise the trim insert from the centre of the steering wheel, and where applicable, disconnect the horn electrical lead(s) (see il ...