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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Fuel pump - testing, removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Testing 1 The fuel pump may be quite simply tested by disconnecting the fuel inlet pipe from the carburettor and placing its ...

General information and precautions
General information The system is best described by dividing it into four separate sub-systems: air, fuel, engine management (EEC IV system), and ignition. Air system The air system consists of ...

Engine coolant
Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant concentration should be maint ...