Rear Suspension General Description

General Description

The rear suspension system on this vehicle is of the independent link type. The rear suspension system performs the following functions:

* Maintains the relationship of the rear axle to the body
* Controls the torque reaction on acceleration and braking


The rear coil springs are retained between the spring seat in the lower control arm. Rubber insulators isolate the coil spring at both top and bottom.


The suspension system consists of the following components:

* Support assembly
* Coil springs
* Stabilizer shaft, insulators, and stabilizer links
* Toe link
* Upper control arm
* Lower control arm
* Trailing arm
* Knuckles
* Wheel bearing/hub
* Shock absorbers