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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Choke control cable - removal, refitting and adjustment
Pre-1986 models Removal 1 Disconnect the battery earth lead. 2 For improved access, remove the air cleaner unit (Section 2). 3 At the carburettor end of the cable, loosen the cable clamp bolt, d ...

ESC II system components - removal and refitting
Note: Procedures for removal and refitting of the ignition system components and electronic module are given elsewhere in the relevant Sections of this Chapter. 1 Disconnect the battery negative l ...

Diagram 1a: 1986-on Starting, charging, and ignition (except fuel injection) all models
Diagram 1a: 1986-on Starting, charging, and ignition (except fuel injection) all models ...