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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Fuel pump - testing, removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Testing 1 The fuel pump may be quite simply tested by disconnecting the fuel inlet pipe from the carburettor and placing its ...

Specifications
Front suspension Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independent by MacPherson struts with coil springs and integral tele ...

Tailgate - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the trim panel (Section 32). 2 Disconnect the wiring from the heated rear window element, radio aerial, wiper motor tailgate speakers and tailgate lock motor as applicable (see i ...