Front Suspension

DESCRIPTION - FRONT SUSPENSION








This vehicle has a gas pressurized MacPherson strut type front suspension design.

The front suspension consists of these major components:
^ Hub (pressed into bearing)
^ Bearing (pressed into steering knuckle)
^ Lower control arm (2)
^ Stabilizer bar
^ Steering knuckle (2)
^ Strut assembly (2)

Refer to individual components for additional information.

OPERATION - FRONT SUSPENSION
The front suspension allows each front wheel on a vehicle to adapt to different road surfaces and conditions without greatly affecting the opposite wheel and the ability to control the vehicle. Each side of the front suspension is allowed to pivot so the vehicle can be steered in the direction preferred.

When a vehicle strikes a bump, the force is transferred through the hub, bearing, and knuckle, into the strut assembly to absorb the force and dampen it. During steering maneuvers, the strut assembly (through a pivot bearing in the upper strut mount) and steering knuckle (through the lower ball joint mounted on the lower control arm) turn as an assembly.