REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. Shock Absorber


      1. A mono-tube type shock absorber is used.

      2. A multi-leaf type linear control valve is used to attain linear damping force characteristics.

      3. A high-pressure (N2) gas sealed type construction is used to suppress cavitation.

      4. A frequency adaptive damping mechanism is used.

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        High-pressure (N2) Gas

        		 *2 Frequency Adaptive Damping Mechanism
        *3 Multi-leaf Type Linear Control Valve - -

      5. Generally, the damping force of the shock absorber without an electronic control mechanism has constant characteristics (a repelling force generated in accordance with piston speed).

      6. The frequency adaptive damping mechanism changes damping force characteristics in accordance with the motion of the piston, thus achieving improved ride comfort.

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        *1 Damping Force Characteristics (Low-frequency)
        *2 Damping Force Characteristics (High-frequency)
        *3 Damping Force
        *4 Piston Speed

      7. When the motion of the piston is large (low-frequency wave), a damping force is created due to the resistance generated when fluid passes through the control valve.

      8. When the motion of the piston is small (high-frequency wave), the damping force is lowered by bypassing some of the fluid.

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        *1 Extend Side
        *2 Shorten Side
        *3 Oil Flow (Low-frequency)
        *4 Oil Flow (High-frequency)