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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Vacuum servo (conventional braking system) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1. Removal 1 To remove the servo, first remove the master cylinder. 2 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the servo (see illustration). 14.2 Servo vac ...

Temperature gauge sender removal and refitting
Removal 1 On SOHC models, the temperature gauge sender is located on the front left-hand side of the cylinder head, just in front of the inlet manifold. On CVH models, the sender is located on th ...

Fuel evaporative emission control system components (Central Fuel Injection/CFI engines) - removal and refitting
Carbon canister Removal 1 The carbon canister is located behind the bumper, under the front right-hand wheelarch (see illustration). 5.1 Carbon canister location (wheelarch liner removed) - CFI ...