Contents: Front suspension ⬇ Rear suspension ⬇ Steering gear ⬇ Wheel alignment angles ⬇ Wheels ⬇ Tires ⬇ Tightening torques, Nm ⬇
Front suspension
Type - Independent, with MacPherson struts
Free length of spring - 350 mm
Rear suspension
Type - Semi-independent, with torsion beam
Free spring length - 410 mm
Steering gear
Type - Rack and pinion
The number of turns of the steering wheel from one extreme position to the other is 3.7
Lubrication of the steering gear:
- Original - Kluber GLK 91
- For replacement* - Duckhams Hypoid 90S
- Quantity - 130 cm³
* Note: Only used if original grease is not available - steering gear must be removed and all old grease removed.
Wheel alignment angles
Note: All dimensions are for a vehicle with normal net weight and unladen.
Reverse toe-in at maximum wheel steering angle - Inner wheel 36°33', outer wheel 31°30'
Front wheel camber angle:
- Front* — 0°20' + 30' (positive)
- Rear* — 1°24' + 30' (negative)
Angle of longitudinal inclination of kingpin* 1°30'±45'
Convergence:
- Front wheels 1.0±1.0 mm (toe-in)
- Rear wheels* 1.2±1.4 mm (toe-in)
* Note: Data provided for information purposes only (for verification purposes).
Wheels
Type - Stamped steel or light alloy
Size:
- Stamped steel-4.5 HH x 13
- Light alloy - 5J x 13
Tires
Type - Tubeless radial
Size - 165/70 R 13 79T
Pressure - See Section 1
Tightening torques, Nm
Front suspension
Upper strut mounting nuts - 17-22
Strut piston rod nut - 45-50
Tie bolt and nut for fastening the strut to the steering knuckle — 60-68
Tie bolt and nut for fastening the ball joint of the lower arm to the steering knuckle - 60-68
Bolts and nuts for fastening the ball joint to the lower arm - for replacement component only - 23
Front Lower Arm Pivot Bolt and Nut - 70-90
Lower Arm Rear Pivot Clamp Fasteners:
- Nut and bolt 6mm (thread size) — 10-15
- Bolts 10mm (thread size) 39-45
Suspension crossmember mounting bolts - 39-45
Ground Strap Bolts - 15-20
Drive Shaft Nut - See Section 8
Rear suspension
Upper mount nut for suspension unit - 25-30
Suspension block piston rod nut — 40-45
Bolt and nut for lower mounting of suspension unit — 50-55
Torsion beam axle pivot bolt and nut - 70-80
Torsion beam axle hinge bracket mounting bolts - 60-65
Steering knuckle mounting bolts - 50-55
Rear Wheel Hub/Steering Knuckle Nut - See Section 1
Steering gear
Steering wheel nut - 30-35
Upper Steering Column Mounting Bolts - 20-25
Lower steering column mounting bolts - 25-30
Steering column universal joint tie bolts - 20-25
Steering gear mounting bolts - 20-25
Steering gear cover bolts - 7
Steering rack stop cover bolts - 7
Steering gear reducer bushings to rack - 50-60
Locknut of the inner CV joint of the steering rod to the sleeve of the coupling - 50-60
Tie rod ball joint lock nut - 50-60
Steering rod ball joint mounting nut to steering knuckle — 50-60
Wheels
Wheel bolts - 60-90