Suspension: Description and Operation

Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Front Suspension:

The front suspension used on these vehicles is a combination strut and spring design, Fig. 1. The control arms pivot from the frame. The frame has isolation mounts to the body and rubber bushings are used for the lower control arm pivots. The upper end of the strut is isolated by a rubber mount and contains a bearing to allow for wheel turning.
The lower end of the steering knuckle pivots on a ball joint riveted to the control arm. The ball joint is fastened to the steering knuckle with a pinch bolt.