Rear Suspension

Rear Suspension





The independent rear suspension features aluminum upper and lower control arms which carry the hub assemblies and shock absorber and spring assemblies.

Components
The wheel knuckle:
^ carries the wheel hub.
^ carries the brake caliper assembly.
^ carries the Anti-lock brake (ABS) sensor.
^ carries the wheel hub bearing and bearing seals.
^ is of a unique design for vehicles with supercharger.
The stabilizer link:
^ is of a steel construction with a ball joint 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 and right hand lower wishbones by the stabilizer bar drop links.
^ is fitted to all models with or without sports suspension.
The upper arm:
^ is a one piece aluminum casting and incorporates a built in ball joint.
^ is the upper support for the wheel knuckle.
^ is fitted with height sensors which is part of the high intensity discharge (HID) lights feature.
The tie rod:
^ is of a two piece steel construction with a ball joint at both ends.
^ is utilized to adjust rear wheel alignment.
The lower arm:
^ is a one piece aluminum casting, with integral mounting points for the shock absorber and spring assembly and the stabilizer bar link.
^ is the lower support for the wheel knuckle.
^ vehicles with supercharger have a stronger lower arm for the increased torque capacity.

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly





The shock absorber and spring assembly is mounted between the lower wishbone and the vehicle body.

There are several variants of spring and damper combinations to enable standard and sport suspension options.