REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. Rear Coil Spring and Rear Shock Absorber Assembly


      1. Both ends of the coil spring have been formed into a small-diameter, pigtail shape. The compact construction has been designed to accommodate the low floor package.

      2. Spring insulators are provided at the top and bottom ends of the rear coil springs, and the thickness of the insulators has been optimized to reduce vibration and achieve excellent ride comfort.

      3. The low-pressure N2gas sealed rear shock absorber assembly delivers stable damping force characteristics, providing excellent maneuverability and ride comfort.

      4. For GRMN, shock absorbers manufactured by SACHS are used. Damping force characteristics were improved, thus excellent vehicle maneuverability, stability and ride comfort are achieved.

        B0041D6E02
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        *1 Rear Coil Spring *2 Rear Upper Coil Spring Insulator
        *3 Rear Lower Coil Spring Insulator *4 Coil Spring Seat
        *5 Rear Shock Absorber Assembly *6 Rear Suspension Support
        *7 Rear No. 1 Spring Bumper *8 Dust Cover

        Note

        To prevent hazardous conditions, make sure to empty the gas from the shock absorber before discarding an N2gas sealed shock absorber. For details, refer to the repair manual.

    2. Axle Beam and Trailing Arm


      1. The axle beam (rear axle beam assembly) offers not only high rigidity but also stability by optimized shearing center position.

      2. The trailing arm (rear axle beam assembly) is fixed on the body via an angled bushing.

      3. The inner cylinder of the rear axle carrier bush is made of aluminum, reducing the weight.

        B00419PE02
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        *1 Axle Beam (Rear Axle Beam Assembly) *2 Trailing Arm (Rear Axle Beam Assembly)
        *3 Rear Axle Carrier Bush *4 Inner Cylinder
        *a Cross Section - -
        B0041GB Front - -