Front

The front suspension consists of two MacPherson strut type suspension units and a tubular sub-frame, attached to which are the lower arms and the stabilizer bar.

The lower arm is a fabricated pressed steel construction which is attached to the sub-frame by four bolts through horizontal bushings.

The lower arm also carries a ball joint that attaches the lower arm to the wheel knuckle.

Each wheel knuckle mounts the driveshaft end in a double deep groove ball bearing which is secured on both sides by a snap ring.

The wheel knuckle also mounts the strut and spring assemblies and tie rod end.

The hubs are retained using a laminated self-locking nut (PAC nut) that produces a high clamping force when tightened.

The sub-frame is a tubular frame that ensures sturdy front axle geometry. The sub-frame is bolted in four places to the floor pan through rubber insulators that provide additional stability.

The sub-frame carries the lower arms, the stabilizer bar, the radiator mounts, the air conditioning accumulator, the power steering gear and the front and rear roll restrictors.

The stabilizer bar is 200 mm diameter and consists of a transverse bar with two ball jointed connecting links.

The strut and spring assembly is supported at its upper mounting by a rubber insulator fitted to the strut top mount. A coil spring is located between two seats on the strut and spring assembly. A plastic boot is fitted around the piston rod to prevent dirt and water contamination. A rubber bump stop is fitted to protect the strut and spring assembly in its' fully compressed condition.