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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Sump - removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and sealing strips must be used on refitting. Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead and drain the engine oil (see Chapter 1). 2 Refer to Chapter 5, Part A and remove th ...

Body exterior fittings - removal and refitting
Spoilers and wheel arch deflectors Removal 1 The spoilers and wheel arch deflectors fitted to XR3, XR3i, Cabriolet and RS Turbo models are secured by screws, rivets and clips, or a combination o ...

Turbocharger- removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and new tabwashers must be used on refitting. Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Disconnect the turbocharger inlet and outlet air hoses and the hoses from the was ...