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Front Axle

Front axle
The front suspension consists of MacPherson struts and a single wishbone lower control arm. The upper end of the coil spring rides in a heavy rubber spring seat. A forged steering knuckle bolts to the shock absorber.

The lower ball joint is pressed into the lower control arm and is attached to the steering knuckle. The wide stance control arms are supported by rubber bushings at each end. Body lean on turns is controlled by a hollow stabilizer bar.

A hollow stabilizer bar is connected with stabilizer control links, which is installed on both lower control arm with nut. The tension rod attached to the subframe is installed under the lower control arm with bolts and nuts.

The front wheels are attached to the front hub and rotor assemblies. The front hub and rotor assemblies are supported by one-piece roller bearings mounted in the steering knuckle. The wheel bearing is pressed into the steering knuckle. The hub assembly is pressed into the wheel bearing assembly.