Rear Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION

DESCRIPTION





The rear suspension design used on this vehicle is a twist beam trailing axle type with vertically mounted coil springs.
The rear suspension consists of these major components:
- Axle
- Coil spring (2 per vehicle)
- Hub and bearing (2 per vehicle)
- Jounce bumper (2 per vehicle)
- Shock absorber (2 per vehicle)
- Spindle (2 per vehicle)
- Stabilizer bar (Export)
- Wafts link assembly

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

WARNING: Dust and dirt accumulating on brake parts during normal use may contain asbestos fibers from production or aftermarket linings. Breathing excessive concentrations of asbestos fibers can cause serious bodily harm. Exercise care when servicing brake parts. Do not sand, or grind brake lining unless equipment used is designed to contain the dust residue. Do not clean brake parts with compressed air or by dry brushing. Cleaning should be done by dampening the brake components with a fine mist of water, then wiping the brake components clean with a dampened cloth. Dispose of cloth and all residue containing asbestos fibers in an impermeable container with the appropriate label. Follow practices prescribed by the Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the handling, processing, and disposition of dust or debris that may contain asbestos fibers.

CAUTION: Only frame contact or wheel lift hoisting equipment can be used on this vehicle. It cannot be hoisted using equipment designed to lift a vehicle by the rear axle. If this type of hoisting equipment is used, damage to rear suspension components will occur.

NOTE: If a rear suspension component becomes bent, damaged or fails, no attempt should be made to straighten or repair it. Always replace it with a new component.