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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EEC IV system components - removal and refitting
Note: Procedures for removal and refitting of the ignition system components and electronic module are given elsewhere in the relevant Sections of this Chapter. Engine coolant temperature sensor ...

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 ...

Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Chock the rear wheels, jack up the front of the vehicle and support on axle stands. Release the handbrake. Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Slacken the handbrake cable adjuster. ...