Suspension: Description and Operation

FRONT SUSPENSION





General Description
The front suspension is the strut type independent suspension. The upper end of a strut is anchored to the body by a strut support. The strut and strut support are isolated by a rubber mount.

The lower end of the strut is connected to the upper end of a steering knuckle and lower end of knuckle is attached to the stud of a ball joint which is incorporated in a unit with a suspension control arm. And this steering knuckle is connected to the tie rod end.

Thus, movement of the steering wheel is transmitted to the tie rod end and then to the knuckle, eventually causing the wheel-and-tire to move.

REAR SUSPENSION





General Description
Rear suspension is coil spring type of rigid axle which consists of coil springs, rear axle, shock absorbers, upper arm and trailing rods.

The trailing rod is connected with the axle and body by using bushes so that axle moves up and down with bushes as their supporting points.

The upper arm is installed to the body and the axle (differential carrier) by using bushes and ball joint so as to prevent axle movement in the lateral direction. It also prevents axle from turning in forward and backward direction, which occurs due to reaction when brake is applied and when engine is driven.

The shock absorber is installed between the body and axle to absorb up-and-down movement of the vehicle body.