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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Light laden valve (Van models) - adjustment, removal and refitting
1 The light laden valve used on Van models is a pressure regulating valve which reacts to suspension height according to vehicle load. The valve is mounted on the underside of the vehicle above th ...

Idle speed compensator - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The idle speed compensator is only fitted to K-Jetronic systems from 1986 onwards and is located in the centre of the engine compartment bulkhead (see illustration). 19.1 K-Jetronic s ...

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 ...