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/automatic transmission assembly - removal and separation
Note: Refer to the warning at the beginning of
Section 5 before proceeding. A suitable hoist
and lifting tackle will be required for this
operation. Any suspected faults in the
automatic transmiss ...
Door - removal and refitting
Front door
1 On models with electric mirrors, electric
windows, central-locking, door-mounted
speakers, or “door ajar” sensors, remove the
trim panel and disconnect the wiring inside
the door. Wi ...
Seats - removal and refitting
Front seat
1 Slide the seat fully forwards, and on seats
with height adjustment unhook the tension
spring from the rear crosstube. Where
applicable, disconnect the wiring from the
seat heating pa ...
