Rear Suspension Description and Operation

The rear suspension system on this vehicle is of the independent link type. Rear suspension adjustment is achieved through adjustable toe links and lower control arms. The rear springs are either a coil over assembly or an air spring assembly which includes the shock absorber. The spring assemblies are retained between the frame and the lower control arm. Rubber insulators isolate the spring assemblies at the bottom. An upper mount with rubber that isolates the spring assemblies at the top.

The rear suspension system performs the following functions:

• Maintains the relationship of the rear axle to the body.
• Controls the torque reaction on acceleration and braking.

The suspension system consists of the following components:

• Support assembly
• Spring assemblies and insulators
• Stabilizer shaft, insulators and stabilizer links
• Toe adjust links
• Upper lateral links
• Lower control arms
• Trailing arms
• Knuckles
• Wheel bearing/hub
• Shock absorbers (part of the spring assemblies)