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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Front suspension lower arm (pressed steel type) - removal, overhaul and refitting
1 The pressed steel type suspension is only fitted to pre-May 1983 1.1 litre models (see illustration). 4.1 Pressed steel type lower arm components A Lower arm B Tie-bar C Retaining bolt D Ba ...

Air cleaner assembly - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 2 Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hoses which are accessible from above, from the air cleaner body (see illustration). 2.2 Disconnecting ...

Air cleaner element renewal (Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or 2 years)
Carburettor models 1 Remove the screws from the top of the air cleaner cover (see illustration). 38.1 Remove the air cleaner cover screws . . . 2 Where applicable release the spring clips aroun ...