Front Suspension

The front suspension allows each wheel to compensate for changes in the road surface without affecting the opposite wheel. Each wheel independently connects to the frame with a steering knuckle, ball joint assemblies, and upper and lower control arms.

Two tie rods connect to steering arms on the knuckles and to a relay rod. These operate the front wheels.

Four-wheel drive (2) K Series models have a front suspension that consists of the following components:
^ Control arms
^ Stabilizer shaft
^ Shock absorber
^ Torsion bar (right and left side)

Torsion bars replace the conventional coil springs. The front end of the torsion bar attaches to the lower control arm. The rear of the torsion bar mounts into an adjustable arm at the torsion bar crossmember. This arm, adjustment controls the vehicle trim height.

K Series models have sealed front wheel bearings. These bearings are pre-adjusted and need no lubrication. Heat treatment may create darkened areas-on the bearing assembly. This discoloration does not signal a need for replacement.