Rear Suspension

DESCRIPTION - 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.

For more information on an individual component, refer to the applicable component.

OPERATION - REAR SUSPENSION
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.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE STRUT SHAFT NUT WHILE STRUT ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE, OR BEFORE THE COIL SPRING IS COMPRESSED WITH A COMPRESSION TOOL. THE SPRING IS HELD UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.

CAUTION: Only frame contact or wheel lift hoisting equipment can be used on vehicles having a fully independent rear suspension. Vehicles with independent rear suspension can not be hoisted using equipment designed to lift a vehicle by the rear axle. If this type of hoisting equipment is used damage to rear suspension components will occur.

NOTE: If a rear suspension component becomes bent, damaged or fails, no attempt should be made to straighten or repair it. Always replace it with a new component.