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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Battery - testing and charging
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Standard and low maintenance battery - testing 1 If the car covers a small annual mileage it is worthwhile checking the s ...

Air conditioner refridgerant charge check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 If applicable, remove the radiator grille being careful not to damage the condenser fins. 2 Check the refrigerant charge as follows. The engine should be cold and the ambient temperature should ...

Engine/automatic transmission assembly - reconnection and refitting
1 Reverse the removal procedure described in Section 12, noting the following points. 2 Check that the engine adapter plate is correctly positioned on its locating dowels. 3 As the torque converte ...