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:
Engine - complete dismantling
OHV engines
1 The need for dismantling will have been
dictated by wear or noise in most cases.
Although there is no reason why only partial
dismantling cannot be carried out to renew
such items a ...
Fuses, relays and circuit breakers - general information
Pre-1986 models
1 The fuses and most of the relays are
located in a plastic box attached to the
bulkhead on the driver’s side of the engine
compartment.
2 The fuses are numbered to identify the
...
General information
OHV engines
The 1.1 litre and 1.3 litre OHV engines are
of four-cylinder, in-line overhead valve type
(hence OHV), mounted transversely together
with the transmission, at the front of the car.
Th ...
