Rear Suspension

The rear suspension used on this vehicle is a fully independent rear suspension.
A forged rear spindle bolts to each rear strut assembly. The movement of the rear spindle is controlled laterally using lateral links going from the front and rear of the spindle to the rear cross member. Fore and aft movement of the spindle is controlled by a trailing arm.
The lateral links and trailing arm have rubber isolator bushings at each end. The lateral links are bolted to the rear crossmember, and the spindle. The trailing arm bolts to the bottom of the spindle, and to a bracket attached to the floor pan of the vehicle.
Lateral links, trailing arms, and spindles, are normally replaced only when the part has been damaged or when the vehicle has been involved in an accident. If a suspension part has been damaged, be sure to check the underbody dimensions of the car. If the underbody dimensions are not correct, the frame of the vehicle must be straightened, before replacement suspension components are installed.