Rear Suspension

The rear suspension system used on this vehicle is a fully independent type rear suspension system. This means that each side of the rear suspension acts independently from the other.
The rear suspension is supported by a strut assembly. The strut assembly also controls ride quality.
When the vehicle strikes a bump, the force is transferred through the hub, bearing, and knuckle, into the strut assembly to absorb the force and dampen it.
Lateral movement of the rear knuckle is controlled by lateral arms going from the front and rear of the knuckle to the rear crossmember. Fore and aft movement of the knuckle is controlled by a tension strut.
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