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:
Front hub bearings - renewal
Note: A new driveshaft nut, and a new tie-rod
balljoint split-pin must be used on refitting.
1 Remove the wheel trim and release the
staking on the driveshaft retaining nut using a
suitable punch. ...
Switches - removal and refitting
General
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal
before removing any switches.
Pre-1986 models
Wiper delay switch
2 Remove the switch knob and the bezel nut.
3 Withdraw the switch through the ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The sensor is screwed into the cylinder
block below the inlet manifold.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Drain the cooling system as described in
Chapter 1.
4 Disconnect the s ...
