Suspension - Rear: Description

Rear suspension consists of a double-acting strut assembly with coil springs. See Fig 1 and Fig 2. Rear wheels and brake drums or disc brake rotors are supported by a sealed roller bearing mounted on a spindle. A staked nut retains bearing and hub assembly on spindle.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Suspension Components (Drum Brakes)

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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Rear Suspension Components

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