General description
The body is of welded steel construction available in 3 or 5-door Hatchback, 3 or 5- door Estate, soft-top Cabriolet, or Van configurations.
The body is of monocoque construction and is of energy-absorbing design.
Rust and corrosion protection is applied to all new vehicles and includes zinc phosphate dipping and wax injection of box sections and door interiors.
All body panels are welded, including the front wings, so it is recommended that major body damage repairs are left to your dealer.
See also:
Cylinder block and bores - examination and renovation
1 The cylinder bores must be examined for
taper, ovality, scoring and scratches. Start by
examining the top of the bores; if these are
worn, a slight ridge will be found which marks
the top of the ...
Key to wiring diagrams
Key to wiring diagrams
Key to wiring diagrams ...
Rear brake shoe lining check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Due to the fact that the rear brake drums
are combined with the hubs, which makes
removal of the drums more complicated than
is the case with detachable drums, inspection
of the shoe linings can ...
