Front Suspension
FRONT SUSPENSIONDESCRIPTION
This vehicle uses a MacPherson strut type front suspension design.
The front suspension includes the following components:
- Strut assembly
- Steering knuckle
- Hub and bearing
- Lower control arm and ball joint
- Tension strut
- Stabilizer bar
OPERATION
The front suspension allows each front wheel on a vehicle to adapt to different road surfaces and conditions without affecting the control of the vehicle. Each side of the front suspension is allowed to move independently from the other. Both sides of the front suspension are allowed to pivot so the vehicle can be steered in the direction preferred. Steering of the vehicle is provided through a rack and pinion steering gear that is connected to a fixed steering arm on each front strut.