Suspension: Description and Operation

Fig. 1 Disassembled View Of Front Suspension. Except GSi Models:

Fig. 2 Disassembled View Of Front Suspension. GSi Models:

The front suspension, Figs. 1 and 2, on this vehicle is a MacPherson strut design. The upper end of the strut is anchored to the body by a strut support. The strut and strut support are isolated by a rubber mount. The lower end of the strut is connected to the upper end of the steering knuckle. The lower end of the knuckle is attached to the ball joint, which is attached to the suspension control arm assembly. Movement of the steering wheel is transmitted to the tie-rod end and then to the knuckle, turning the wheel and tire assembly.