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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Air cleaner - removal and refitting
The procedure is similar to that described in Part B of this Chapter for models with mechanical fuel injection. ...

Rear suspension leaf spring (P100 models) - removal and refitting
Note: All self-locking nuts and spring washers must be renewed on reassembly. Removal 1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of the vehicle and support on axle stands placed under the side me ...

Brake pedal - removal, refitting and adjustment
Removal 1 Working within the vehicle, remove the under-dash cover panel. 2 Extract the spring clip which connects the pushrod to the arm of the brake pedal. 3 Extract the circlip from the end of ...