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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Starting
Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever (automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal. On vehicles with a manual transaxle push the key in while turning t ...

Power-operated folding roof - fluid level checking and bleeding
General 1 As from 1987, a power-operated folding roof is available as an option on Cabriolet models. 2 The roof is operated hydraulically from an electric pump located in the left-hand side of t ...

Engine - removal leaving manual gearbox in vehicle
Warning: Vehicles equipped with air conditioning: Components of the air conditioning system may obstruct work being undertaken on the engine and it is not always possible to unbolt and move them ...