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Rear suspension

Rear suspension


The rear suspension consists of a subframe with upper (1) and lower (2) transverse links and a longitudinal link (3) for each wheel. As a result, the rear wheels are independently sprung. During vertical movements of the suspension the alignment of the wheels varies in a completely controlled manner.

In addition, the toe-in of the rear wheels is adjustable. It is important to carry out rear wheel toe-in adjustment before checking and adjusting the toe-in of the front wheels. Equipment for 4-wheel alignment is required for this.

The subframe connects the transverse links to the car body. It is mounted by means of rubber bushes to insulate against noise and vibration.

The purpose of the transverse links is to hold the wheels laterally and control the camber. The links are attached to the subframe by rubber bushes and to the longitudinal link by ball joints.

The longitudinal link acts as a mounting for the rear wheel hub as well as the coil spring and damper. It is also designed to absorb braking stresses. The longitudinal link is attached to the car body by a bracket with rubber bushes. The purpose of the rubber bushes is to insulate against noise and vibration, providing a higher standard of comfort for the car occupants.

An anti-roll bar is mounted between the subframe and longitudinal links.