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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Road test (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Instruments and electrical equipment 1 Check the operation of all instruments and electrical equipment. 2 Make sure that all instruments read correctly, and switch on all electrical equipment in ...

Loudspeakers - removal and refitting
Facia mounted loudspeaker Removal 1 Carefully prise up the speaker grille using a small screwdriver. Lift it from the facia. 2 Extract the speaker mounting screws which are now exposed. 3 Lift t ...

Steering column adjuster - dismantling and reassembly
Note: A new adjuster locknut and washer must be used on reassembly. Dismantling 1 To dismantle the adjuster assembly, proceed as follows. 2 Remove the locknut and washer securing the adjuster th ...