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.
See also:
Rear shock absorbers (Van models) - removal, testing and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Place a jack beneath the rear axle tube and
just raise it slightly.
2 Disconnect the shock absor ...
Engine - refitting (automatic transmission in vehicle)
1 Reverse the procedure in paragraphs 1 to
10 of Section 6, noting the following points.
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels. If
necessary, a cable ...
Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) components - removal and
refitting
Electronic modules
1 Refer to Section 6.
DIS coil
2 Refer to Section 4.
Engine speed sensor
Removal
3 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
4 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug (see
illustratio ...
