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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Engine - removal leaving manual gearbox in vehicle
Warning: Vehicles equipped with air conditioning: Components of the air conditioning system may obstruct work being undertaken on the engine and it is not always possible to unbolt and move them ...

Fuel accumulator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Pre-1986 models Removal 1 The fuel accumulator is mounted adjacent to the fuel pump, above the rear left-hand suspension ...

Speedometer cable - removal and refitting
Removal 1 On models fitted with a trip computer, remove the speed sender unit. 2 Remove the instrument panel. 3 Pull the cable through the bulkhead into the engine compartment, and where applicab ...