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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Door interior handle - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the door inner trim panel. 2 Where necessary for improved access, peel back the waterproof plastic sheet from the door. 3 Remove the two securing screws in the case of models up ...

Charge air temperature sensor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The charge air temperature sensor is only used on KE-Jetronic systems and is located in the air inlet duct (see illustration). 17.1 Charge air temperature sensor location (arrowed) 2 ...

Thermo-viscous cooling fan (SOHC models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the four retaining clips and unscrew the two retaining screws, then withdraw the upper section of the fan shroud (see illustrations). 1 ...