Steering and Suspension: Description and Operation: Overview

Overview





Front suspension
The front suspension is of the McPherson type.

Rear suspension
The rear suspension comprises a "Multi link rear axle".

Steering
Servo assistance is determined by the steering gear torsion valve together with the servo pump, if it is speed dependent.
The torsion valve determines:
- if servo assistance is required
- in which direction servo assistance should go.
Speed dependent power steering is available as an option.
For further information about speed dependent power steering, see Design and Function, Central electronic module (CEM).

Steering shaft
The steering shaft is divided into two parts. The lower part of the steering shaft, steering column is, in turn, divided to prevent intrusion into the passenger compartment in event of a collision.