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:
Engine - complete dismantling
1 The need for dismantling will have been
dictated by wear or noise in most cases.
Although there is no reason why only partial
dismantling cannot be carried out to renew
such items as the oil pum ...
Minor body damage - repair
Note: For more detailed information about
bodywork repair, Haynes Publishing produce
a book by Lindsay Porter called ”The Car
Bodywork Repair Manual”. This incorporates
information on such aspects ...
Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal
Note: A suitable puller will be required to
remove the crankshaft pulley. A new
crankshaft pulley bolt, and a new lower timing
chain cover gasket, must be used on refitting.
1 The crankshaft front ...
