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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Battery - testing and charging
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Standard and low maintenance battery - testing 1 If the car covers a small annual mileage it is worthwhile checking the s ...

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 ...

Oil pump - removal and refitting
Note: A suitable puller will be required to remove the crankshaft pulley. A new crankshaft pulley bolt, a new lower timing chain cover gasket, and a new oil pump gasket, must be used on refitting. ...