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:
Oil seals - renewal
Camshaft oil seal
Note: Thread locking compound will be
required to coat the camshaft sprocket bolt on
refitting.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Release the timing belt from the camsha ...
Idle speed and mixture adjustment (Every 6000 miles or 6
months)
Caution: Certain adjustment
points in the fuel system are
protected by “tamperproof”
caps, plugs or seals. In some
EEC countries (though not yet in the UK)
it is an offence to drive a vehicle wit ...
Master cylinder - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.
Removal
1 Disconnect the leads from the level warning
switch in the reser ...
