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:
Master cylinder (conventional braking system) - removal, overhaul and
refitting
Note: Before commencing overhaul obtain a
repair kit containing new pistons and seals.
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Depress the brake pedal several times to
dissipat ...
Distributor (OHC models) - removal and refitting
Note: During production the engine ignition
timing is accurately set using a microwave
process, and sealant is applied to the
distributor clamp bolt. Removal of the
distributor should be avoided e ...
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 ...
