Rear Axle, Multi-Link Suspension Overview

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NOTE:

Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of the suspension is not permitted.

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Therefore, the threaded connections of the components with bonded rubber bushings should only be tightened when the wheel bearing housing is lifted (curb weight position). Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE WITH COIL SPRING .

Fig 1: Identifying Multi-Link Suspension Overview

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I - Refer to SUBFRAME OVERVIEW
II - Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING AND MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION
III - Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT, SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING OVERVIEW, MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION

Fig 2: Identifying Multi-Link Suspension Overview

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IV - Refer to STABILIZER BAR OVERVIEW
V - Refer to TENSION STRUTS OVERVIEW