Rear Suspension

The rear suspension features independent control arms, springs and struts for each rear wheel, enabling vertical movement of one rear wheel without affecting the other. Each control arm attaches to the suspension knuckle through a ball joint for reduced friction, and a suspension adjustment link on each arm provides for toe adjustment and minimal alignment variation during suspension movement. A stabilizer shaft minimizes body roll.

Each strut attaches at the bottom to the suspension knuckle, and at the top to the reinforced body area. The struts are non-adjustable, non-refillable and require replacement if they have lost their resistance, are damaged, or are leaking fluid.

Some vehicles have Electronic Level Control (ELC), which utilizes air adjustable struts. ELC maintains rear trim height under a wide range of loads.

A single unit hub and bearing is bolted to the rear knuckle. This sealed unit eliminates the need for wheel bearing adjustments and periodic maintenance. The hub and bearing has an integral speed sensor ring on the inboard side of the bearing for antilock brake functions. The wheel speed sensor is within the knuckle.