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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Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal
1 Remove the flywheel/driveplate. 2 Prise out the oil seal. If necessary, drill the outer face of the oil seal and use self-tapping screws and a pair of grips to withdraw the seal (see illustratio ...

Engine/automatic transmission assembly - reconnection and refitting
1 Reverse the procedure described in paragraphs 1 to 25 of Section 8, noting the following points. 2 Check that the engine adapter plate is correctly positioned on its locating dowels. If necessa ...

Intercooler - removal and refitting
1985 models Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner as described in Section 2. 3 Remove the intercooler upper and lower air hoses (see illustration). 22.3 Int ...