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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Alternator drivebelt check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 A conventional vee drivebelt is used to drive both the alternators and water pump pulleys on OHV and HCS engines, and the alternator pulley only on CVH engines, power being transmitted via a pul ...

Electro-magnetic pressure actuator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. New O-rings must be used on refitting. Removal 1 The electro-magnetic pressure actuator is only used on KE-Jetronic syste ...

Inner gutter weatherstrip (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Open both the front and rear doors to expose the relevant weatherstrip. 2 Carefully pull the weatherstrip from the base of the front pillar, taking care to release the flap which is stu ...