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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Front suspension lower arm (pressed steel type) - removal, overhaul and refitting
1 The pressed steel type suspension is only fitted to pre-May 1983 1.1 litre models (see illustration). 4.1 Pressed steel type lower arm components A Lower arm B Tie-bar C Retaining bolt D Ba ...

Seats - removal and refitting
Front seat 1 Slide the seat fully forwards, and on seats with height adjustment unhook the tension spring from the rear crosstube. Where applicable, disconnect the wiring from the seat heating pa ...

Road test (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Instruments and electrical equipment 1 Check the operation of all instruments and electrical equipment. 2 Make sure that all instruments read correctly, and switch on all electrical equipment in ...