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Steering, Brakes, Suspension & Wheel & Tires Information

STEERING

Type Rack and Pinion
Ratio 21.5:1
Turning Diameter-ft. (m) 33.8(10.3)
Wheel Turns (lock to lock) 3.9

BRAKES

Front Brakes

Type Floating caliper disc
Disc O.D. - in.(mm 9 (229)

Rear Brakes

Type Drum, leading-trailing shoe,
self-adjusting
Drum I. D. - In(mm) 7.1 (180)
BRAKES

Parking Brake

Type Mechanical operating on
rear wheels
Operation Lever and cable

Master Cylinder

Type Tandem w/brake booster

Brake Booster

Type Vacuum
Booster Diameter - in. (m) 7 (180)

SUSPENSION

Front Suspension

Type McPherson strut w/coil spring
and stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension

Type Trailing arm w/coil springs
and stabilizer bar
Shock Absorbers Hydraulic, double-acting
telescopic

WHEELS & TIRES

Wheels

Size Steel - 4.5J13
Alloy - 5.0J13
Bolt Circle 4 bolt/4.5 in.
Offset - in.(mm) 1.8(46) positive

Tires

Type Steel belted radial
Size P155/80R13
P175/70R13
Inflation Pressure 30 psi (front & rear)