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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Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)
Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode Selector Control Control ...

Air cleaner element renewal (Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or 2 years)
Carburettor models 1 Remove the screws from the top of the air cleaner cover (see illustration). 38.1 Remove the air cleaner cover screws . . . 2 Where applicable release the spring clips aroun ...

Throttle housing - removal and refitting
Note: During manufacture the throttle plate is adjusted so that it is fractionally open, to avoid the possibility of it jamming shut, and it must not be repositioned. Idle speed adjustment is prov ...