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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Radio/cassette player - removal and refitting
Standard fixing 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Pull off the two control knob assemblies. 3 Release the trim panel by unscrewing the two securing nuts from the control spindles. Remove ...

Cab interior trim panels (P100 models) - removal and refitting
Side trim panel 1 Remove the rear pillar trim panel. 2 Remove the side trim panel by prising out the four expander pins from the clips, then pulling out the clips and withdrawing the panel. 3 Re ...

Auxiliary air device - removal and refitting
K-Jetronic system Removal 1 Disconnect the battery earth lead. 2 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug and the two air hoses from the device which is located beneath the cold start valve (see illustra ...