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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Boot lid lock (Saloon models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 With the boot lid raised, remove the lock
barrel retaining clip.
2 Where applicable, disconnect the operating
lever from the central locking solenoid/motor,
then withdraw the lock barre ...
Steering tie-rod outer balljoint - renewal
1 If as the result of inspection the tie-rod
outer balljoints are found to be worn, remove
them as described in Section 20.
2 When the balljoint nuts are unscrewed, it is
sometimes found that the ...
Fuel filter renewal - fuel injection engines (Every 24 000
miles or 2 Years)
Warning: This procedure may
result in some fuel spillage. Before
carrying out any operation on the
fuel system refer to the
precautions given in Safety First! at the
beginning of this manual and ...
