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.
See also:
Hydraulic unit pressure switch (ABS) - removal and refitting
Note: To remove the pressure switch from the
hydraulic unit in situ, Ford tool No 12-008 or a
locally made equivalent will be required. The
switch may be removed without special tools
after removi ...
Heater motor/fan - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the bonnet, disconnect the battery
and pull off the rubber seal which seals the air
inlet duct to the bonnet lid when the lid is
closed.
2 Prise off the five spring clips from the
...
Front tie-bar - removal and refitting
Pre-May 1983 1.1 litre models
Removal
1 Jack up the front of the car and support it
on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 Unscrew and remove the nut which holds
the tie-bar to the larg ...
