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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Spark plug renewal (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
The procedure is as described for RS Turbo models in Section 15. ...

Temperature gauge sender unit - removal and refitting
Note: Suitable jointing compound will be required on refitting. Removal 1 With the engine cold unscrew the pressure cap on the thermostat housing or expansion tank as applicable, then refit it. T ...

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The sensor is screwed into the cylinder block below the inlet manifold. 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1. 4 Disconnect the s ...