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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Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal
1 Remove the flywheel/driveplate.
2 Prise out the oil seal. If necessary, drill the
outer face of the oil seal and use self-tapping
screws and a pair of grips to withdraw the
seal (see illustratio ...
Load apportioning valve (anti-lock braking system) - removal
and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.
Removal
1 Raise the car on a hoist or drive the rear of
the car up on ram ...
Examination and renovation
1 Clean all components using paraffin and a
stiff brush, except the crankshaft, which
should be wiped clean and the oil passages
cleaned out with a length of wire.
2 Never assume that a component ...
