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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Tie-rod end - removal and refitting
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be required for this operation. Removal 1 Loosen the relevant front roadwheel nuts, apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the vehicle and support on axle ...

Mixture (CO) adjustment potentiometer - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The potentiometer is located on the side of the left-hand suspension turret (see illustration). 17.1 Mixture (CO) adjustment potentiometer (arrowed) - 1.6 EFI engine 2 Disconnect the ...

Rear wheel cylinder - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the warning at the beginning of Section 2 concerning the dangers of asbestos dust, and to the warning at the beginning of Section 3 concerning the dangers of h ...