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:
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 ...
Auxiliary air device - removal and refitting
K-Jetronic system
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
2 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug and the
two air hoses from the device which is located
beneath the cold start valve (see illustra ...
General information
All models utilise a light alloy inlet manifold
which on carburettor models is coolant
heated to improve the atomisation of the
fuel/air mixture.
The exhaust manifold is of cast iron
construction ...
