Suspension and steering

The front suspension is of independent type with MacPherson struts. The strut assembly on each side is controlled transversely by a fabricated lower (track control) arm whilst the fore and aft control is by means of a tie-bar connected between the lower arm and a mounting bracket on the chassis. The righthand tie-bar on the XR2 model differs from that fitted to other models in the range.

Specifications

General information and precautions

Steering wheel - removal and refitting

Steering column - removal and refitting

Steering gear bellows - renewal

Tie-rod end balljoint - renewal

Steering gear - removal and refitting

Steering angles and wheel alignment

Front hub bearings - inspection, removal and renewal

Front suspension lower arm - removal, bush replacement and refitting

Front tie-bar - removal and refitting

Front suspension strut - removal, overhaul and refitting

Rear hub bearings - removal, refitting and adjustment

Rear shock absorber - removal, testing and refitting

Panhard rod - removal, bush renewal and refitting

Rear anti-roll bar - removal, bush renewal and refitting

Rear coil spring - removal and refitting

Rear axle and suspension unit - removal and refitting

Rear axle unit - removal and refitting