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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Wash/wipe system components - removal and refitting
Windscreen washer pump Engine compartment-mounted reservoir Removal 1 Drain the washer fluid container. 2 Disconnect the lead and washer pipe. 3 Ease the top of the washer pump away from the fl ...

Ignition HT coil - testing, removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions given in Section 1 before proceeding. All except models with DIS ignition system Testing 1 Accurate checking of the coil output requires the use of special test eq ...

Cylinder head - dismantling and reassembly
Note: A valve spring compressor will be required during this procedure. New valve stem oil seals should be used on reassembly. Dismantling 1 With the cylinder head removed, remove the camshaft. ...