Rear Suspension

The independent rear suspension features an upper arm and front and rear lower arms, which attach to the wheel knuckle. The rear lower arm carries the spring and is used to adjust the rear wheel alignment.

Components
The wheel knuckle:
^ carries the wheel hub.
^ carries the brake caliper assembly.
^ carries the Anti-lock brake (ABS) sensor.

The wheel hub:
^ carries the brake disc.
^ is not a serviceable item.

The stabilizer bar link:
^ is of a steel construction with a link at each end.
^ transmits vertical movements of the rear suspension to the stabilizer bar.

The stabilizer bar:
^ is mounted on the subframe.
^ is connected to the left-hand and right-hand rear lower arms by the stabilizer bar links.
^ is fitted to all models with or without sports suspension.

The upper arm:
^ is a one piece steel forging and incorporates rubber bushes with steel inserts at both ends.
^ is the upper support for the wheel knuckle.

The front lower arm:
^ is of a tubular steel design and incorporates a rubber bush with a steel insert at one end.
^ is the front lower support for the wheel knuckle.

The rear lower arm:
^ is of a steel design and has cam bolts at the subframe mounting points to adjust wheel alignment.
^ is the rear lower support for the wheel knuckle.
^ carries the road spring.
^ is used to adjust the rear wheel alignment

Bushings:
^ are a molded construction with aluminum inserts.
^ are incorporated within the subframe to isolate noise and vibrations.