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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Throttle valve control motor (1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) CVH) - removal
and refitting
1.6 litre
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner.
3 Disconnect the wiring connectors from the
throttle valve control motor, and the throttle
position sensor, pulling on ...
Specifications
General
Engine type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Four-cylinder, in-line overhead valve
Capacity:
1.1 litre:
OHV engines . . . . . ...
Tie-rod end - removal and refitting
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be
required for this operation.
Removal
1 Loosen the relevant front roadwheel nuts,
apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the
vehicle and support on axle ...
