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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Wheel sensor (ABS) - removal and refitting
Note: A new O-ring must be used when
refitting a sensor.
Front wheel sensor
1 Apply the handbrake, loosen the relevant
front roadwheel nuts, then jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on a ...
Fuel filler flap - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the filler flap and the tailgate or boot
lid, as applicable.
2 Remove the fuel filler cap and then remove
the screw securing the filler housing to the
fuel tank neck (see illustrat ...
Engine - complete dismantling
1 The need for dismantling will have been
dictated by wear or noise in most cases.
Although there is no reason why only partial
dismantling cannot be carried out to renew
such items as the oil pum ...
