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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Underbonnet lamp - removal, refitting and bulb renewal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. Removal and refitting 2 Detach the wiring connector at the left-hand bonnet hinge, and attach a length of string to the end of the wire running from the lam ...

Starter motor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the vehicle and support on axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Working underneath the ve ...

Hydraulic system - bleeding (anti-lock braking system)
Note: Before starting work, refer to the warning at the beginning of Section 11 concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid. 1 On cars equipped with the anti-lock braking system there are two bleed ...