Suspension

Supplement: Revisions and information on later models / Suspension

Front anti-roll bar - removal and refitting
1 A front anti-roll bar is fitted to the 1301 cc, 1372 cc ie and 1372 cc Turbo ie engined models. Removal of the bar on all models is as follows. Firstly loosen off the front roadwheel bolts, then raise the front of the car, securely support it on axle stands and remove the front roadwheels.

2 Disconnect the two gearchange rods from the transmission.

3 Unbolt and disconnect the anti-roll bar insulating clamps from the floorpan (photo).

16.3 Anti-roll bar clamp

4 Unbolt the end links from the track control arms and withdraw the anti-roll bar (photo).

16.4 Anti-roll bar fixing nuts (arrowed)

5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but only tighten the nuts and bolts to the specified torque with the car parked on level ground, with four passengers and 40 kg of luggage inside.

Suspension strut - later models 6 The suspension strut upper mounting nuts on later models also secure the brackets for the mounting of ancillary components such as the fuel filter, fuel system relays and fuses, etc. (depending on model).

7 When removing the suspension strut units, it will therefore be necessary to detach and support these brackets and their fittings (photo).

16.7 Suspension strut upper mounting nuts, showing bracket and cable clip on the 1372 cc ie model