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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Automatic transmission selector mechanism check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Carry out a thorough road test, ensuring that all gearchanges occur smoothly without snatching, and without an increase in engine speed between changes. Check that all gear positions can be engage ...

Air cleaner assembly - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 2 Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hoses which are accessible from above, from the air cleaner body (see illustration). 2.2 Disconnecting ...

Fuel filler flap - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Open the filler flap and the tailgate or boot lid, as applicable. 2 Remove the fuel filler cap and then remove the screw securing the filler housing to the fuel tank neck (see illustrat ...