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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Tie-rod end - removal and refitting
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be
required for this operation.
Removal
1 Loosen the relevant front roadwheel nuts,
apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the
vehicle and support on axle ...
Steering wheel - centralising
1 This operation is for correcting small errors
in steering wheel centralisation - up to 60º.
For larger errors, remove the steering wheel
and make a rough correction by repositioning
the whe ...
Tailgate - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the trim panel (Section 32).
2 Disconnect the wiring from the heated rear
window element, radio aerial, wiper motor
tailgate speakers and tailgate lock motor as
applicable (see i ...
