Suspension and Steering — Specifications Front suspension Type - Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, anti-roll bar Rear suspension Type - Independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs,...
Suspension and steering — general description The front and rear suspension of the car are independent, MacPherson shock absorbers with coil springs are installed. On some early models with a turbocharged engine,...
Technical maintenance 1. With the frequency given in Section " Maintenance " at the beginning of this manual, inspect and adjust all suspension and components using the following procedures....
Front hub fastener — removal and installation 1. Apply the handbrake and engage 1st or 3rd gear (manual transmission) or "R" (automatic transmission). Cars with steel wheels 2. Remove the wheel cap or center cover....
Front hub and bearings — removal and installation 1. Remove the hub fastener from the vehicle ( see previous Chapter ). 2. Clamp the hub fastener in a vice and, using a hammer and a metal rod of suitable diameter, knock...
Front suspension strut and spring — bulkhead Pic. 10.14. Front suspension parts: 1. Suspension base plate; 2. Hub fastening element; 3. Nut; 4. Rear lower arm rotation clamp; 5. Clamp bolt; 6. Bolt; 7. Ball joint...
Front suspension lower arm — removal and installation 1. Apply the handbrake and raise the front of the car. For better access, remove the wheel. 2. Remove the three nuts securing the ball joint plate to the lower control...
Variable Suspension Damping System — General Description 1. Early turbocharged models are equipped with suspension struts that have three levels of damping, changeable by a panel-mounted switch at the driver's discretion. 2....
Rear hub bearings — adjustment 1. Apply the handbrake, engage 1st or 3rd gear (manual transmission) or "R" (automatic transmission). 2. Loosen the wheel nuts. Block the front wheels and raise the rear...
Rear hub and bearings — removal and installation All models Note: Removal of the rear hub and bearings requires removal of the brake drum or rotor. See relevant Chapters Section 9 for complete information regarding the...
Rear suspension strut and spring — bulkhead 1. Remove the suspension strut and spring from the vehicle. Clean the rack assembly. 2. Loosen but do not remove the piston rod nut. 3. Install the pullers and compress...
Rear suspension cross member — removal and installation 1. Apply the handbrake, engage 1st or 3rd gear (manual transmission) or "R" (automatic transmission). Block the front wheels and raise the rear of the car. Remove both...
Toe-in and wheel angles — checking and adjustment 1. Accurate wheel alignment ensures good handling and handling performance, preventing excessive tire wear. Before making adjustments, check that the tires are in good...
Wheels and tires — maintenance Check and maintain correct tire pressure regularly. Carry out the check on cold tires. If the tire pressure is checked while the tires are hot, there may be increased...
Troubleshooting — Suspension and Steering Note: Before diagnosing damage to the suspension or steering, check tire pressure, tire type, and brake function. When checking the power steering system, always check...