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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Pistons and connecting rods - removal and refitting
Note: New connecting rod bolts and a new oil
pick-up pipe gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Remove the sump and the cylinder head.
2 Unscrew the two securing bolts, and
remove the oil p ...
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 ...
Heater motor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Where necessary, unclip the brake servo
vacuum hose for improved access.
3 On models from 1987, unclip the
windscreen washer hoses and wiring fro ...
