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 disc caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1. Removal 1 Apply the handbrake, loosen the relevant roadwheel nuts, then jack up the front of the vehicle and support on axle stands. (see “Jacking ...

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 ...

Timing chain and sprockets - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning at the beginning of Section 5 before proceeding. A suitable puller will be required to remove the crankshaft pulley. A new crankshaft pulley bolt, a new timing chain ten ...