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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Tailgate/boot lid lock and cylinder - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the trim panel as described in
Section 32.
2 Extract the lock cylinder retaining clip,
disconnect the control rods and remove the
cylinder.
3 Undo the three screws and detach th ...
Auxiliary drivebelt check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Refer to the Specifications at the beginning
of this Chapter and check the tension of each
drivebelt at the point stated. Check the full
length of each drivebelt for cracks and
deterioration. It ...
Engine/manual gearbox assembly - removal and separation
Note: A suitable hoist and lifting tackle will be
required for this operation.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Removal
1 Proceed as described in Section 8,
paragraphs 1 to 15 inclusive.
2 Working inside th ...
