Bodywork and fittings
The body is of welded steel construction available in 3 or 5-door Hatchback, 3 or 5- door Estate, soft-top Cabriolet, or Van configurations.
The body is of monocoque construction and is of energy-absorbing design.
See also:
Sump - removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and sealing strips will be
required for refitting, and sealing compound
will be required to coat the gasket faces.
Removal
1 If the engine is in the vehicle, proceed as
follows, ...
Braking system
General information and precautions
General information
The braking system is of the dual circuit
hydraulic type. The front and rear circuits are
operated independently from a tandem
master cylin ...
Steering gear bellows - renewal
1 At the first indication of a split or grease
leakage from the bellows, renew them.
2 Loosen off the roadwheel bolts, raise the
front of the vehicle and support it on stands
(see “Jacking and Veh ...
