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:
Identifying components in the engine compartment
2.0L DOHC Zetec engine
Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle)
Battery
Air filter assembly
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine ...
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 ...
Carbon canister-purge solenoid (models with catalytic converter) - removal
and refitting
2.0 litre DOHC models
1 The purge solenoid is located next to the
carbon canister, on the right-hand side of the
engine compartment.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Disconnect the solen ...
