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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Exhaust manifold - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner and pull the hot air pick-up pipe from the exhaust manifold hot air shroud. 3 Remove the securing screws (1 screw on DOHC ...

Steering wheel - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. 2 Prise the trim insert from the centre of the steering wheel, and where applicable, disconnect the horn electrical lead(s) (see il ...

Engine - complete dismantling
OHV engines 1 The need for dismantling will have been dictated by wear or noise in most cases. Although there is no reason why only partial dismantling cannot be carried out to renew such items a ...