Independent Front Suspension: Notes
DESCRIPTION
The front suspension includes the following components:
COMPONENT INDEX
| 1. | Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER . |
| 2. | Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE . |
| 3. | Refer to HUB AND BEARING . |
| 4. | Refer to TENSION LINK . |
| 5. | Refer to SPRING LINK . |
| 6. | Refer to STABILIZER BAR . |
| 7. | Refer to STABILIZER BAR LINK . |
| 8. | Refer to CLEVIS BRACKET . |
| 9. | Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM . |
The front suspension is designed to allow each wheel to adapt to different road surfaces independently. The wheels are mounted to hub and bearing units which are bolted to the steering knuckles. The double-row hub bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. The steering knuckles turn (pivot) on ball joints.
OPERATION