Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Description and Operation

Spring Strut, Hub Carrier and Wheel Bearing: The twin tube gas pressurized shock absorbers and the hub carrier are bolted together. The tube is made of aluminum and has a locating tab on the side which is used to align it into the hub carrier in the correct position.




The tube and hub carrier are produced in left and right versions and are identified by a label. The wheel bearing assembly is bolted onto the hub carrier.