General description
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.
Rust and corrosion protection is applied to all new vehicles and includes zinc phosphate dipping and wax injection of box sections and door interiors.
All body panels are welded, including the front wings, so it is recommended that major body damage repairs are left to your dealer.
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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 ...
Steering column - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Remove the driver’s side lower facia trim
panels.
4 Remove the screws and withdraw the
s ...
Spark control system components (carburettor models) - removal and refitting
Spark delay and sustain valves
1 Disconnect the vacuum pipes at the valve
and withdraw the valve.
2 When refitting a spark delay valve, the valve
must be positioned with the black end
(marked “CA ...
