Rear Suspension - Ford Motor Co. Front Wheel Drive: Description

These vehicles use a modified MacPherson strut independent rear suspension. Each side consists of a shock strut, lower control arm, tie rod, forged spindle and a coil spring mounted between the lower control arm and the body side rail. The shock strut assembly is attached to the body side panel by a rubber insulated top mount assembly and nut. The lower end is bolted to the spindle. The lower control arm attaches to the underbody and the spindle. The tie rod attaches to the under-body and the spindle.