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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Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising
1 With the cylinder head removed as described in Section 7, the carbon deposits should be removed from the combustion surfaces using a blunt scraper. Take great care as the head is of light alloy ...

Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug. Do not pull on the wiring. 3 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the sensor. 4 Remove the two securing screws and ...

Air cleaner element renewal (Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or 2 years)
Carburettor models 1 Remove the screws from the top of the air cleaner cover (see illustration). 38.1 Remove the air cleaner cover screws . . . 2 Where applicable release the spring clips aroun ...