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.
See also:
Bumper - removal and refitting
Front bumper
Models up to 1987
1 Remove the radiator grille panel.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead, then
disconnect the wiring plugs from the
indicators, and where applicable the
foglamps ...
Idle speed compensator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The idle speed compensator is only fitted to
K-Jetronic systems from 1986 onwards and is
located in the centre of the engine
compartment bulkhead (see illustration).
19.1 K-Jetronic s ...
Cleaning
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available
from your dealer.
Never use st ...
