Suspension and steering systems

Suspension and steering systems

The independent front suspension is of MacPherson strut type, incorporating coil springs, integral telescopic shock absorbers, and an anti-roll bar. The struts are attached to steering knuckles at their lower ends, and the knuckles are in turn attached to the lower suspension arm by balljoints. The anti-roll bar is bolted to the rear of the subframe, and is connected to the front suspension struts by links.

• Specifications
• General information
• Steering knuckle and hub assembly - removal and refitting
• Front hub and bearings - inspection and renewal
• Front suspension strut - removal and refitting
• Front suspension strut - overhaul
• Front anti-roll bar and links - removal and refitting
• 7 Front suspension lower arm - removal, overhaul and refitting
• Front suspension lower arm balljoint - renewal
• Rear hub and bearings (Saloon/Hatchback models) - inspection and renewal
• Rear suspension knuckle (Saloon/Hatchback models) - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension strut Saloon/Hatchback models) - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension strut (Saloon/Hatchback models) - overhaul
• Rear anti-roll bar and links (Saloon/Hatchback models) - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension lower arms (Saloon/Hatchback models) - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension tie-bar (Saloon/Hatchback models) - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension crossmember (Saloon/Hatchback models) - removal and refitting
• Rear hub and bearings (Estate models) - inspection and renewal
• Rear suspension knuckle (Estate models) - removal and refitting
• Rear shock absorber (Estate models) - removal, testing and refitting
• Rear anti-roll bar and links Estate models) - removal and refitting
• Rear coil spring (Estate models) - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension rear lower arm (Estate models) - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension front lower arm (Estate models) - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension upper arm (Estate models) - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension tie-bar (Estate models) - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension crossmember (Estate models) - removal and refitting
• Steering wheel - removal and refitting
• Steering column - removal, inspection and refitting
• Steering column flexible coupling - removal and refitting
• Power steering gear (all except left-hand-drive models with ABS) - removal and refitting
• Power steering gear (left-hand-drive models with ABS) - removal and refitting
• Power steering gear rubber gaiters - renewal
• Power steering hydraulic system - bleeding
• Power steering pump - removal and refitting
• Track rod end - renewal
• Wheel alignment and steering angles - general information