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Rear Suspension




GENERAL INFORMATION

The trailing arm type multi-link suspension has been adopted.
The main features are listed as follows:

- The wheel tread is enlarged to improve cornering ability.

- The roll center height is reviewed with regard to the vehicle specifications to improve the steering ability.

- A double crossmember is utilized and the upper arm, lower arm, toe control arm are jointed to the crossmember to improve the suspension alignment accuracy and maintenance performance.

- Improvement of arms installation accuracy eliminates the camber adjustment to improve maintenance performance.

- The trailing arm bushings are installed in the upper position to improve the movement of the suspension when the vehicle negotiates bumps and increase the riding comfort.

- The control link is installed in the lower position to increase the toe and camber rigidity and improve the steering ability.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

[FWD]





[AWD (Type A)]





[AWD (Type B)]