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 steering gear - removal and refitting
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be required for this operation. Removal 1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. Ensure that the steering lock is engaged and remove the igniti ...

Steering and suspension security check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Check the shock absorbers by bouncing the vehicle up and down at each corner in turn. When released, it should come to rest within one complete oscillation. Continued movement, or squeaking and ...

Heater matrix - removal and refitting
Removal 1 With the heater removed from the vehicle as previously described, extract the two securing screws and slide the matrix out of the heater casing. 2 If further dismantling is necessary, c ...