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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Mixture (CO) adjustment potentiometer - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The potentiometer is located on the side of the left-hand suspension turret (see illustration). 17.1 Mixture (CO) adjustment potentiometer (arrowed) - 1.6 EFI engine 2 Disconnect the ...

Inlet manifold - removal and refitting
SOHC models Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Partially drain the cooling system. 3 Remove the air cleaner. 4 Disconnect the coolant hoses from the automatic choke (where applica ...

Front brake disc pad check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Place a mirror between the roadwheel and the caliper and check the thickness of the friction material of the disc pads (see illustration). If the material has worn down to the specified minimum ...