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 tank - removal and refitting
The procedures are the same as described
in Part A of this Chapter for carburettor
engines, but in addition disconnect the fuel
tank-to-fuel pump hose from the rear face of
the tank. ...
Alternator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery leads.
2 Disconnect the multi-plug, or disconnect
the wires from their terminals on the rear of
the alternator, noting their locations (as
applicable), then slack ...
Vehicle Identification Numbers
Modifications are a continuing and
unpublicised process in vehicle manufacture,
quite apart from major model changes. Spare
parts manuals and lists are compiled upon a
numerical basis, the individ ...
