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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Diagram 4b: 1986-on KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Diagram 4b: 1986-on KE-Jetronic fuel injection For starting and charging circuits see Diagram 1a ...

Front tie-bar - removal and refitting
Pre-May 1983 1.1 litre models Removal 1 Jack up the front of the car and support it on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). 2 Unscrew and remove the nut which holds the tie-bar to the larg ...

Rear suspension lower arm (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). 2 On cars equipped with the anti-lock braking system, refer to Chapter 9 and remove the load appo ...