The front suspension is of independent type; incorporating MacPherson struts with coil springs and integral shock absorbers. On non-GTI models the lower suspension arm movement is controlled by the anti-roll bar, but on GTI models the arm has two inner pivot points and the anti-roll bar operates separately on the struts. The rear suspension is also of independent type; incorporating a cross-tube with trailing arms set in each end and supported on needle or plain bearings. Torsion bars are fitted to the trailing arms and, on certain models, an anti-roll bar located inside the cross-tube stabilises the car when cornering. The telescopic shock absorbers are inclined with their top mountings attached to the suspension side-members.

• Specifications
• General information
• Front suspension hub carrier - removal and refitting
• Front hub bearings - renewal
• Front suspension strut - removal and refitting
• Front suspension strut - overhaul
• Front lower suspension arm - removal and refitting
• Front anti-roll bar - removal and refitting
• Rear hub/drum and bearings - general information
• Rear suspension components - general information
• Rear shock absorber - removal and refitting
• Rear suspension assembly - removal and refitting
• Vehicle ride height - checking
• Steering wheel - removal and refitting
• Steering column and lock - removal and refitting
• Steering gear - removal and refitting
• Steering gear rubber bellows - renewal
• Power steering system - bleeding
• Power steering pump - removal and refitting
• Track rod end - removal and refitting
• Track rod - removal and refitting
• Wheel alignment and steering angles - general information