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:
Rear shock absorber (Saloon and Estate models) - removal,
testing and refitting
Removal
1 Slacken the roadwheel bolts, raise the rear
of the vehicle, support it on stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”) and remove
the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm with a
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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 ...
Driveshaft check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Carry out a thorough inspection of the
driveshafts and joints as follows.
2 Jack up the front of the car and support it
securely on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”).
3 Slowly rot ...
