Front-Independent Front Suspension
FRONT - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONDESCRIPTION
The front suspension is designed to allow each wheel to adapt to different road surfaces independently. The wheels are mounted to hub/bearings units bolted to the steering knuckle. The double-row hub bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. The steering knuckles turn (pivot) on ball joints.
The front suspension is comprised of:
- Shock absorbers (6&11)
- Torsion bar- 4X4 (LD only)
- Coil Spring - 4X2 (10)
- Control arms (2&8)
- Steering knuckles (3)
- Stabilizer bar (1)
- Stabilizer link (7)
- Tie Rod Ends (5,6&9)
- Hub/Bearing
- Rack & Pinion (9&10)
- Ball Joints
NOTE: The SRT-10 vehicle is not equipped with front brake dust shields.
NOTE: Components attached with a nut must be torqued to specification.
NOTE: Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.
CONTROL ARMS
The upper control arm bolts on frame brackets. The frame brackets have slotted holes which allow the arms to be adjusted for caster and camber.
The lower control arms bolt to the lower frame brackets and pivots through bushings.
The control arms have lube for life ball studs. The control arm travel jounce) is limited through the use of rubber/urethane bumpers. Rebound travel is limited by the shock absorber.
Having the suspension at curb ride height when torquing bolts ensures good ride characteristics and longer bushing life by preventing excessive "wind-up" of the bushing.