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:
Servicing your tires
Checking the tire pressure
Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been
parked for at least one hour or has been driven less tha ...
Introduction
General information
This Chapter is designed to help the home
mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety,
economy, long life and peak performance.
The Chapter contains a master
maintenance sche ...
Rear stub axle carrier Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise and support the rear of the car on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Remove the rear hub as described in
Section 9.
3 Remove the rear brake shoe ...
