Rear Suspension Description and Operation
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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 coil springs are retained between the body and the lower control arm. Rubber insulators isolate the coil spring at both top and bottom. The rear suspension consists of 2 shock absorbers attached to the lower control arms and the reinforced body areas.
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:
- Adjust links
- Coil springs and insulators
- Knuckles
- Lower control arms
- Lower trailing links
- Shock absorbers
- Stabilizer shaft, insulators and stabilizer links
- Support assembly
- Upper lateral links
- Upper trailing links
- Wheel bearing/hub