Front Suspension - Description

DESCRIPTION






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.

The front suspension is designed to allow each wheel to adapt to different road surfaces independently. The wheels are mounted to hub bearings (not shown) on the steering knuckles (1). The hub bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. The steering knuckles (1) turn (pivot) on ball joints (5) that are pressed into the outboard portion of the upper control arms (2,) and pressed into the steering knuckle (1) for the lower control arms (3). The ball joints (5) are lubricated for life. The upper and lower control arms (2, 3) are attached to the frame with bushings (4) that are not serviceable. The stabilizer bar (8) is attached to the lower control arms by a stabilizer bar link (6), and to the frame with stabilizer bar retaining bracket/bushings (7) that are not serviceable.