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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Throttle cable - adjustment, removal and refitting
Adjustment
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
2 On manual transmission models remove
the air cleaner unit, as given in Section 2.
3 Get an assistant to sit in the driving seat
and fully depress ...
Power-operated folding roof - fluid level checking and bleeding
General
1 As from 1987, a power-operated folding
roof is available as an option on Cabriolet
models.
2 The roof is operated hydraulically from an
electric pump located in the left-hand side of
t ...
Introduction
General information
This Chapter is designed to help the home
mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety,
economy, long life and peak performance.
The Chapter contains a master
maintenance sche ...
