Suspension: Description and Operation
1. Front SuspensionA: OUTLINE
The front suspension is a strut-type independent suspension, with cylindrical double-acting oil damper and coil spring. The top of the strut assembly's is mounted on the body through the cushion rubber, which has resulted in elimination of any vibration by combined use of other rubbers to improve passenger comfort. This type also maintains a wide distance between the upper and lower supporting points and makes adjustment of the caster unnecessary.
The transverse link utilizes an "L" arm design to increase steering stability and reduce road noise. The transverse link has a maintenance free ball joint with a nut fitting at the outer end, and the inner end front side fitted to the front crossmember through the cushion rubber. The rear side of the inner end is bolted to the vehicle body through a fluid-filled bushing.
The front crossmember is bolted to the vehicle body.
The stabilizer is attached to the front crossmember through the cushion rubbers and its ends are connected to the stabilizer links through the rubber bushings.
The lower end of the stabilizer link is connected to the transverse link through rubber bushings.
A camber angle adjustment mechanism, which uses eccentric bolts, is provided at the joint of the damper strut and housing.
2. Rear Suspension
A: OUTLINE
The rear suspension is a multilink type. This type of suspension is characterized by smaller changes in camber and toe-in which are likely affected by the suspension vertical strokes and longitudinal and lateral forces, which allows full use of tire performance and ensures higher kinetic performance and stability of the vehicle.
This suspension is also characterized by quieter operation because of the link front, link rear, link upper and rear differential being attached to the sub frame which in turn is installed to the body