Front Suspension

Front Suspension








WARNING: NO ATTEMPT MUST BE MADE TO WELD OR REPAIR THE FRONT SUBFRAME. IF IT IS DAMAGED A NEW ONE MUST BE INSTALLED.

The independent front suspension is of the double wishbone type and is mounted on the front subframe, the front subframe consisting of a pressed steel fabrication.

The rear of the front subframe provides the mounting points for the power assisted steering gear and the engine mounts.

A vertical knuckle arm is installed between the lower and upper suspension arms. This wheel knuckle carries the lower arm swivel joint, front hub, ABS rotor, ABS sensor, wheel bearing and brake assembly.

A coaxial shock absorber and spring assembly is installed between the lower arm and vehicle body.
As the road wheel rises, the movement is transmitted to the vertical link, then through the ball joints to the upper and lower arms and the coaxial shock absorber and spring assembly.

A stabilizer bar is mounted via clamps and bushes to the front subframe and is linked via connecting links to each of the lower arms.

When cornering, weight is naturally transferred to the outer wheel and there is a natural tendency for the inner wheel to lift. The stabilizer bar helps to reduce the vehicle roll.