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 window - removal and refitting
Front door 1 Remove the door inner trim panel. 2 Where necessary for access, peel back the waterproof plastic sheet from the door. 3 Remove the door mirror. 4 Remove the window channel extension ...

Rear anti-roll bar (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Slacken the left-hand roadwheel bolts, raise and support the rear of the car on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). Remove the roadwheel. 2 Lever the shackles from the right and ...

Vacuum servo (conventional braking system) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1. Removal 1 To remove the servo, first remove the master cylinder. 2 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the servo (see illustration). 14.2 Servo vac ...