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.
See also:
Manual steering gear - removal and refitting
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be
required for this operation.
Removal
1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position. Ensure that the steering lock is
engaged and remove the igniti ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine removed)
Note: The cylinder head bolts must always be
renewed after slackening, and a new cylinder
head gasket and camshaft cover gasket must
be used on refitting. If the engine has recently
run, the cylin ...
Front suspension lower arm (forged type) - removal, overhaul
and refitting
1 The forged type suspension arm is fitted to
all models except pre-May 1983 1.1 litre
versions.
Removal
2 Jack up the front of the car and support it
on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support” ...
