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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Brake components check (Every 36 000 miles or 3 years)
1 Inspect the thickness of the friction linings
on the disc pads and brake shoes (as
described earlier in this Chapter) at the
intervals specified.
2 The rigid and flexible hydraulic pipes and
ho ...
Radio/cassette player and graphic equaliser - removal and
refitting
Note: The information in this Section applies to
Ford original equipment fitment components.
Radio
Early models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery.
2 Pull off the control knobs, the tuning knob
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Rear suspension angles - general
The rear wheel toe and camber angles are
set in production and do not require checking
under normal service conditions. Of the two,
only the toe setting can be adjusted, the
camber angle being fix ...
