Standard Suspension

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

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The rear suspension system used on this vehicle is a fully independent type real suspension system.

A forged rear knuckle is bolted to each rear strut. The movement of the rear knuckle is controlled laterally using lateral links going from the front and rear of the knuckle to the rea crossmember. Fore and aft movement of the knuckle is controlled by a tension strut.

The lateral links and tension strut have rubber isolator bushings at each end. The lateral links are attached to the rear crossmember and knuckle, using a common bolt and nut assembly at each end. The tension strut bolts to the bottom of the knuckle and to a bracket attached to the floor pan of the vehicle.

The lateral links, tension strut and spindle 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.