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:
Air cleaner inlet air temperature control check (Every 24 000 miles (40 000
km) or 2 years)
SOHC and DOHC carburettor
models
1 A vacuum pump will be required to test the
control components.
2 To check the operation of the air
temperature control, the engine must be cold.
First observe ...
Headlamps - alignment
1 It is recommended that the headlamp
alignment is carried out by a Ford dealer using
specialist beam setting equipment. However,
in an emergency the following procedure will
provide an acceptable ...
Starter motor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Apply the handbrake, jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on axle stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Working underneath the ve ...
